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BRISTLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Bristles.

Bristles - as a noun

A stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic

A stiff hair

Bristles - as a verb

Be in a state of movement or action

Example: "The room abounded with screaming children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abound9burst7

Rise up as in fear

Example: "The dog's fur bristled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uprise8

Have 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 had stiff bristles."
"She carefully cleaned the bristles of the paintbrush."
"The cat's fur bristles when it's scared."
"I can feel the bristles of the toothbrush on my gums."
"He ran his fingers through the bristles of the broom."
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Word Game Points

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

BRISTLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BRISTLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bristles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRISTLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BRISTLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bristles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRISTLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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