plural of bristle

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bristle

A stiff or coarse hair. / The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item.

To rise or stand erect, like bristles. / abound, to have an abundance of something / (with at) To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.

Having bristles. / Showing anger.

present participle of bristle

The act of one who bristles.

simple past tense and past participle of bristle

Having bristles

(slang, humorous) Bristol, England (in imitation of the local dialect)