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Bristle: meaning, definitions and examples

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bristle

 

[ หˆbrษชsษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

brush

a stiff animal hair or synthetic fiber used for cleaning or painting

Synonyms

bristle broom, bristle brush, fiber

Examples of usage

  • The artist used a bristle brush to paint the fine details.
  • She swept the floor with a bristle broom.
Context #2 | Noun

anger

a short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, that is used to sense touch or to brush away insects

Synonyms

hair, quill, spine

Examples of usage

  • The cat's bristles stood on end as a sign of aggression.
  • He felt his bristles rise at the insult.
Context #3 | Verb

react defensively

to react defensively or with anger

Synonyms

become agitated, react defensively, show anger

Examples of usage

  • She bristled at the criticism of her work.
  • The dog bristled at the stranger's approach.

Translations

Translations of the word "bristle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cerda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Borste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bulu kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะตั‚ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczecina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰›ๆฏ› (ใ”ใ†ใ‚‚ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์นœ ํ„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›tina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtetina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฌƒๆฏ› (zลng mรกo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกฤetina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ burst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะปัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerda

Etymology

The word 'bristle' originated from the Old English word 'byrstl', which referred to a bristle or stiff hair. Over time, it came to be used in various contexts related to stiff hair-like structures, such as animal hairs or fibers used in brushes. The term has also been associated with the idea of bristling in anger or defensiveness, reflecting the sharp and prickly nature of bristles. Today, 'bristle' is commonly used to describe both physical hair-like structures and emotional reactions characterized by hostility or agitation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,705, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.