Definition of 'bristle'

Noun

1. a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
2. a stiff hair

Verb

1. be in a state of movement or action; "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers"
      Synonyms: abound burst
2. rise up as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"
      Synonyms: uprise stand up
3. react in an offended or angry manner; "He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program"

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