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Bristle

usgb/ˈbrɪsl/Volume
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Used to describe hair or fibers that are hard and not easy to bend. SlideHeavy-duty cleaning brushes often have stiff bristles.
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Often used when discussing the coat or mane of certain animals. SlideThe worn-out horse's mane was full of gray bristles.
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Creates a clear picture of roughness or ruggedness in objects or textures. SlideHis beard looked like a mass of dark bristles after not shaving.