bristles

Meanings

• Noun

  A bundle or set of stiff hairs or bristles, especially on the body of an animal.

  - "The boar had sharp bristles on its back."
  - "The artist used a paintbrush with long bristles to create fine details."

• Verb

  To provide (a surface) with bristles, especially for the purpose of sweeping or cleaning.

  - "The floor was brushed to remove the dirt."
  - "The broom was bristled for effective cleaning."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bristles
mistles , distel , pistols

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Variants

List of all variants of bristles that leads to same result
bristle , bristlelike , bristles , bristled , bristling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English bristel 'hair, bristle, whisker'

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Trivia

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1. The longest bristle on a pig's head is the snout bristle, which can grow up to 2 inches long.

2. The term 'bristle' can also be used to describe the texture of a surface, such as a rough or bristly texture.

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Related Concepts

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1. hair: Bristles are a type of hair that are stiff and short.

2. whiskers: Whiskers are a type of bristle, typically found on the faces of animals.

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Culture

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Bristles have been used in various cultural and historical contexts. In literature, bristles have been used metaphorically to describe toughness or resilience. In art, they have been depicted in paintings and sculptures to represent animals or people. In music, the term 'bristle' is sometimes used to describe a fast, energetic tempo.

How to Memorize "bristles"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bundle of stiff hairs or bristles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bristles' with the sensation of feeling a stiff hair or bristle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'bristles' as 'b-R-I-S-T-L-E-S' which stands for 'Bundle of Resilient, Short, Tactile, Long, Elastic, Stiff, Hairy'.

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