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bristling
UK
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
Functions as an adjective formed from the present participle of ‘bristle’.
The bristling fur of the cat made it look larger and more intimidating.
Le pelage hérissé du chat le faisait paraître plus grand et plus intimidant.
The bristling city skyline was filled with towering skyscrapers.
La ligne d’horizon hérissée de la ville était remplie de gratte-ciel immenses.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun.
The bristling of the dog's neck fur signaled its unease.
L’hérissement du poil du cou du chien signalait son malaise.
bristling
Gerund
bristled
Past Simple
bristled
Past Participle
bristling
Gerund
UK
/ˈbrɪs.əl/
US
/ˈbrɪs.əl/
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.
The forest bristled with tall pine trees.
La forêt était hérissée de grands pins.
Definitions
The bristling fur of the cat made it look larger and more intimidating.
He gave a bristling response when asked about the controversial topic.
The bristling city skyline was filled with towering skyscrapers.
The bristling of the dog's neck fur signaled its unease.
She bristled at the suggestion that she was not doing her job properly.
The cat's fur bristled when it saw the dog approaching.
The forest bristled with tall pine trees.