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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋbrIsL 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊbrisl 〕


Overview of noun bristle

The noun bristle has 2 senses


  • bristle -- (a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic)

  • bristle -- (a stiff hair)


Overview of verb bristle

The verb bristle has 4 senses


  • abound, burst, bristle -- (be in a state of movement or action; "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers")

  • bristle, uprise, stand up -- (rise up as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!")

  • bristle -- (have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles; "bristling leaves")

  • bristle -- (react in an offended or angry manner; "He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program")