bristle
/ˈbɹɪs.l̩/
noun
Meaning
A stiff or coarse hair.
"the bristles of a pig"
The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item.
verb
Meaning
To rise or stand erect, like bristles.
Abound, to have an abundance of something
(with at) To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.
"The employees bristled at the prospect of working through the holidays."
To fix a bristle to.
"to bristle a thread"