intransitive. To look over a large area or at a number of things; to glance over each of a series of objects in turn. Also transitive: to look over…

Of the eyes: To turn this way and that; to rove. Hence, of the vision: To pass (idly or restlessly) from one point to another; to traverse a field…

Of a person's eyes, gaze, etc. intransitive. To move in various directions, esp. in appraising or searching for something. Also in extended use. Cf. r…

Of the eye or sight: To pass quickly from one object to another.