Bristle (noun)

1. A stiff hair or hair-like structure on an animal, especially on its face or legs.
2. A stiff hair or hair-like filament on a brush or broom.

Origin:

From old english brystle, from proto-germanic *bristiz.

Examples:

1. The cat's fur was standing on end and its bristles were raised.
2. The bristles on the brush were stiff and effective at cleaning.
3. The broom's bristles were made of natural fibers.
4. The animal's bristles were used to make paintbrushes.
5. Bristle refers to a stiff hair or hair-like structure on an animal, or on a brush or broom.