Bristly and Lean

Bristly

Bristly adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

Lean and bristly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lean" instead an adjective "Bristly".

Nearby Words: bristle, bristling, bristled

Lean

Lean adjective - Having a noticeably small amount of body fat.

Bristly and lean are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bristly" instead an adjective "Lean".

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

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