Bristle

/bɹˈɪsə‍l/

/ˈbɹɪsəɫ/

Bristle

a short and thick hair

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

to bristle

to react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner

to be full of something

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

have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles

Example

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

She gently cleaned the sable brush after each use to maintain its delicate bristles.

The duster had soft, feathery bristles that efficiently removed dust from surfaces.

The spiky porcupine bristles stood on end, making the animal appear larger and more intimidating.

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