bristle
9 points
English
7 letters
Not in frequency data
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Definitions
noun
a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
verb
be in a state of movement or action
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bɹˈɪsʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural bristles
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
rise up as in fear
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)