brindled
- s having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats
briny
- n any very large body of (salt) water
- s slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water)
the briny deep
brisant
- a of or relating to the power (the shattering effect) of an explosive
brisk
- v become brisk
business brisked up - s quick and energetic
a brisk walk in the park - s imparting vitality and energy
- s very active
doing a brisk business
bristled
- v be in a state of movement or action
The garden bristled with toddlers - v rise up as in fear
The dog's fur bristled - v have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles
- v react in an offended or angry manner
He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program - s having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.