(~s)
1.
Bristles are the short hairs that grow on a man’s chin after he has shaved. The hairs on the top of a man’s head can also be called ~s when they are cut very short.
...two days’ growth of ~s...
= stubble
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2.
The ~s of a brush are the thick hairs or hair-like pieces of plastic which are attached to it.
As soon as the ~s on your toothbrush begin to wear, throw it out.
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3.
Bristles are thick, strong animal hairs that feel hard and rough.
It has a short stumpy tail covered with ~s.
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