Meaning of the word bristles in English
What does bristles mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bristles
US /ˈbrɪs.əlz/
UK /ˈbrɪs.əlz/
Noun
a short, stiff hair or fiber
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The brush had stiff bristles.
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Some animals have protective bristles on their skin.
Verb
1.
to stand stiffly on end, especially as a display of anger or fear
Example:
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The dog's fur began to bristle when it saw the cat.
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She could feel her hackles bristle at his rude comments.
2.
to be covered or abundant with something, typically something undesirable
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The old house seemed to bristle with secrets.
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The report bristled with inaccuracies.
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