What is Bristle?
{{no sources|date=March 2013}} [[File:Brushbristles.jpg|right|thumb|180px|Bristles of a sweeping brush]] A '''bristle''' is a stiff [[hair]] or [[feather]]. Also used are [[synthetic]] materials such as [[nylon]] in items such as [[broom]]s and sweepers. Bristles are often used to make brushes for cleaning uses: common examples are the [[toothbrush]] and toilet brush. The bristle brush is a common household cleaning [[tool]], often used to remove dirt or grease from pots and pans. [[Category:Hair]] {{science-stub}}