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BRISTLED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Bristled.

Bristled - as an adjective satellite

Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

Example: "A horse with a short bristly mane"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbed11barbellate14briary11briery11bristly12burred9burry10prickly18setaceous11setose6spiny10thorny12

Bristled - as a verb

To rise or stand erect, like bristles.

Abound, to have an abundance of something

(with at) to be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.

Example: "The employees bristled at the prospect of working through the holidays."

To fix a bristle to.

Example: "To bristle a thread"

Bristled - as an adjective

Having bristles

Example Sentences

"His bristled hair stood on end as he walked through the haunted house."
"The dog's bristled fur warned the intruder to stay away."
"The old man's bristled beard made him look even more intimidating."
"She ran her fingers through his bristled stubble."
"The cactus had bristled spines that could cause severe injury."
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Word Game Points

Is BRISTLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bristled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRISTLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BRISTLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bristled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRISTLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BRISTLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bristled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRISTLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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