Meaning of the word bristles in English
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bristles
Noun
1.
a short, stiff hair, usually one of many:
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The old woman had a few gray bristles sprouting from her chin.
Verb
1.
(of hair) to stand up:
Example:
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The cat's fur bristled and it arched its back.
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