bristles

[US]/[ˈbrɪstəls]/
[UK]/[ˈbrɪstəlz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.short, stiff hairs or spines on an animal or plant, or on an object; a brush with bristles
v.to stand on end, or to become covered with bristles; to show or express feelings of anger or defiance

Phrases & Collocations

bristles with anger

new bristles

soft bristles

bristle brush

bristles fell

bristles stand

bristles clean

bristled fiercely

Example Sentences

the toothbrush had soft, blue bristles.

he scrubbed the pan with stiff bristles.

the artist used a brush with fine bristles.

the broom's bristles swept up the leaves.

she bought a new grill brush with stainless steel bristles.

the paint applicator had dense bristles for even coverage.

he replaced the worn bristles on his paintbrush.

the cleaning brush had durable nylon bristles.

the horse's muzzle had thick, sensitive bristles.

she cleaned the grout with a brush featuring angled bristles.

the artist preferred brushes with natural hog bristles.

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