BRISTLE

7 letters 9 Scrabble points /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/

Definition of BRISTLE

noun
  1. A stiff or coarse hair.

    "the bristles of a pig"

  2. The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item.

verb
  1. To rise or stand erect, like bristles.

  2. Abound, to have an abundance of something

  3. (with at) To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.

    "The employees bristled at the prospect of working through the holidays."

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters B R I S T L E
Length 7 letters
Scrabble Score 9 points

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