disentangle and raise the fibers of
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
separate the fibers of
harass with persistent criticism or carping
annoy persistently
someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
mock or make fun of playfully
raise the nap of (fabrics)
tear into pieces
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
give moral or emotional strength to
an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)
a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)