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bristling
UK
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
UK
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
Functions as an adjective formed from the present participle of ‘bristle’.
Translations
His bristling attitude made it difficult to approach him.
Его ершистое отношение затрудняло к нему подход.
The bristling hedgehog curled up into a ball.
Щетинистый ёжик свернулся в клубок.
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.
UK
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun.
Definitions
The bristling of the dog's neck fur signaled its unease.
bristling
Gerund
bristled
Past Simple
bristled
Past Participle
bristling
Gerund
UK
/ˈbrɪs.əl/
US
/ˈbrɪs.əl/
Translations
The cat began to bristle when it saw the dog.
Кошка начала ощетиниваться, когда увидела собаку.
She tends to bristle at any criticism.
Она склонна раздражаться на любую критику.
His hair would bristle in the wind.
Его волосы взъерошивались на ветру.
Additional translations
Definitions
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.
Definitions
The old brush was worn down to just a few bristles.
The toothbrush has soft bristles to protect the gums.
Definitions
She preferred a bristle toothbrush for its firmness.