Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Bristle.
How to pronounce bristle:
UK
Bristle - as a noun
A stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
A stiff hair
Bristle - as a verb
Be in a state of movement or action
Example: "The room abounded with screaming children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abound9burst7Have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles
Example: "Bristling leaves"
React in an offended or angry manner
Example: "He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program"
Example Sentences
"The brush has soft bristles."
"He felt a bristle on his arm and realized there was a bug crawling on him."
"She ran the bristles of the toothbrush under the water before brushing her teeth."
"The painter used a bristle brush to apply the oil paint."
"The porcupine's quills are actually modified bristles."
Word Game Points
Is BRISTLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bristle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRISTLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is BRISTLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bristle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRISTLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is BRISTLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bristle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRISTLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
