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The definition of bristle

5 Written examples of the word: bristle

  1. toothbrush bristle
  2. the angry cat's fur bristled
  3. she bristled at the suggestion
  4. the target bristled with arrows
  5. the office was bristling with activity

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Synonyms: swarm, hair, teem, spine, thorn, whisker, barb, stubble, prickle, stand up And more...
 

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