bristles

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Elephants are born with about 1,000 of these bristles, lead author Andrew Schulz told AFP, many of them anchored in the trunk's wrinkles to act like feelers and help the animals assess their surroundings.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

But the Growler bristles with electronic-warfare equipment, much of which it carries in large pods under its wings and belly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

And while the ship bristles with hi-tech communications equipment, it's what we can't see that is of most concern.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Manning bristles at the terms “arm talent” and proclamations that a certain quarterback can “spin it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

He reached up to brush his hair out of his eyes and met only the short growth of wiry bristles, low on his forehead.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling