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bristled

UK
/ˈbrɪs.əld/
US
/ˈbrɪs.əld/
bristled out
bristled out

Translations

bristledadjective
more bristled
Comp.
most bristled
Super.
UK
/ˈbrɪs.əld/
US
/ˈbrɪs.əld/
The bristled surface of the brush was perfect for scrubbing the floor.
La surface hérissée de la brosse était parfaite pour récurer le sol.
Additional translations
à soiesSe dit d’un objet garni de soies rigides.
Synonyms
spiky
prickly
rough
hairy
stiff
bristleverb

bristled

Past Simple

bristled
Past Simple
bristled
Past Participle
bristling
Gerund
UK
/ˈbrɪs.əl/
US
/ˈbrɪs.əl/
se hérisserSe dit d’une personne qui réagit avec irritation ou se met sur la défensive ; pour un poil ou un pelage qui se dresse.
She bristled at the suggestion that she was not doing her job properly.
Elle s’est hérissée à la suggestion qu’elle ne faisait pas correctement son travail.
être hérissé deSe dit d’un lieu ou d’un objet abondant en quelque chose, avec l’idée de couverture dense.
The forest bristled with tall pine trees.
La forêt était hérissée de grands pins.
Synonyms
react
flare
rage
fume
seethe

Definitions

bristledadjective
Having short, stiff, coarse hairs or fibers standing upright.
The bristled surface of the brush was perfect for scrubbing the floor.
Covered with or resembling bristles.
The bristled texture of the fabric made it ideal for a rugged look.
bristleverb
To react angrily or defensively, often by stiffening or becoming tense.
She bristled at the suggestion that she was not doing her job properly.
To stand upright away from the skin, especially in fear or anger.
The cat's fur bristled when it saw the dog approaching.
To be covered with or abundant in something.
The forest bristled with tall pine trees.
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