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Vocabulary Entry
bristle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A short, stiff hair or fiber.
Example Sentences
"The bristle of the brush helped smooth the paint."
"He noticed a bristle sticking out from the fabric."
"The artist preferred brushes with natural bristles for fine details."
V
verb
To stand upright away from the skin, typically in response to fear or aggression.
Example Sentences
"The cat bristled at the approaching dog."
"When the wind blew, the hairs on the back of his neck bristled."
"She bristled at the criticism, feeling defensive."