WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

brist

 

Definitions from the Web

Brist

Definition:

A short stiff hair or bristle.

Senses:

  • Noun - A short stiff hair or a stiff hairlike structure on an organism or object.
  • Verb - To stand or rise stiffly like bristles.

Examples:

  1. Noun:
    • The porcupine's quills are sharp brists used for defense purposes.
    • His beard was full of wiry brists.
  2. Verb:
    • The dog's fur will brist when threatened.
    • She couldn't help but brist at his rude comment.

Related Products:

Explore some related products on Amazon:

brisk up brisk walking brisken brisket briskly briskness brisling briss brist bristle bristle bristle at bristle brush bristle fern bristle grass bristle up bristlecone fir

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus