bristle

/bɹˈɪsə‍l/

/ˈbɹɪsəɫ/

Bristle

a short and thick hair

a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic

to bristle

MAIN VERB

to react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner

be in a state of movement or action

synonyms : abound

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

synonyms : stand up

have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles

Examples

1. I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair.

2. See the bristles.

3. Bristles of both brushes are cellulose plastic.

4. But many sustainable food advocates bristle at this idea of reinvention.