bristle
//ˈbrɪs.əl//
Noun
bristleSingular
bristlesPlural
1
A short, stiff hair or fiber, especially one of those on an animal's body or on a brush.
The bristles of this toothbrush are too hard for my sensitive gums.
2
Any of the stiff hairs or fibers used in making brushes.
The bristles of this toothbrush are too hard for my gums.
Verb
bristleInfinitive
bristlePresent tense
bristledPast tense
bristledPast participle
bristlingPresent participle
bristlesThird-person singular
1
(Of hair or fur) to stand upright away from the skin, typically as a sign of anger or fear.
The cat's fur bristled when it saw the dog.
2
To react in an angry or offended manner; to show irritation or defensiveness.
She bristled at the suggestion that she was being unfair.
3
To be thickly covered or filled with something.
The old castle bristled with security cameras.