BristleWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “bristle” powered by Princeton WordNet.

noun

a filamentous projection or process on an organism

noun

a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn

noun

an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle

verb

show a response or a reaction to something

verb

rise up as in fear

Words in this synset: uprise, stand_up
verb

have as a feature

verb

be in a state of movement or action

Words in this synset: abound, burst

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