Briss
Briss

bristle


Definition: Meaning of, bristle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbrɪs(ə)l /

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Singular Plural
bristle bristles
  1. [uncountable and countable] a short stiff hair that feels rough
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  2. [countable] a short stiff hair, wire etc that forms part of a brush
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
bristle bristled bristled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
bristling bristles
[intransitive]
  1. to behave in a way that shows you are very angry or annoyed
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  2. if an animal's hair bristles, it stands up stiffly because the animal is afraid or angry
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bristle used in phrases

  • bristle at (verb)
    1. show anger or indignation
  • bristle brush (noun)
    1. a brush that is made with the short stiff hairs of an animal or plant
  • bristle fern (noun)
    1. any fern of the genus Trichomanes having large pinnatifid often translucent fronds; most are epiphytic on tree branches and twigs or terrestrial on mossy banks
  • bristle up (verb)
    1. show anger or indignation
  • bristle-pointed (adjective)
    1. pointed like bristles
  • hare's-foot bristle fern (noun)
    1. a variety of bristle fern
  • yellow bristle grass (noun)
    1. common weedy and bristly grass found in nearly all temperate areas
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bristle used in phrasal verbs

  • bristle with (phrasal verb)
    1. bristle with something to have a lot of something
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