BRISTLE

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

Scrabble letter values: B3R1I1S1T1L1E1 = 9

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

  • “natural or synthetic”
  • “The room abounded with screaming children”
  • “The garden bristled with toddlers”

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