Meaning of the word bristles in English

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bristles

Noun

a short, stiff hair, usually one of many:

Example:
The old woman had a few gray bristles sprouting from her chin.

Verb

(of hair) to stand up:

Example:
The cat's fur bristled and it arched its back.
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