IPA: /ˈbrɪs.əl/
KK: /ˈbrɪsəl/
intransitive verb
Definition: To stand stiffly or to react with anger or offense, often in response to a threat or challenge.
Example: The cat bristled when it saw the dog approaching.
noun
Definition: A short, stiff hair or filament, often found on brushes or certain animals.
Example: The brush was covered in bristles that helped clean the surface.
transitive verb
Definition: To make something stand up stiffly or to supply it with stiff hair-like structures.
Example: The artist decided to bristle the edges of the painting to give it a more textured look.