BRISTLE

/ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. noun a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament).
  2. noun a stiff hair.
  3. verb be in a state of movement or action. — synonyms: abound, burst
  4. verb rise up as in fear. — synonyms: uprise, stand_up
  5. verb have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles.
  6. verb react in an offended or angry manner.

Examples

  • “the bristles of a pig”
  • “The employees bristled at the prospect of working through the holidays.”
  • “to bristle a thread”

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