Bristling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹɪs(ə)lɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bristling is an adjective meaning Having bristles.
Meaning
Having bristles.
More Meanings
- Reacting with anger or indignation.
- (UK, video games, dated) Dressed in effective defensive equipment while not seeking a fight.
- present participle and gerund of bristle
- The act of one who bristles.
- Alternative form of brisling.
Example Sentences
When dogs fight, there are usually preliminaries to the actual combat — snarlings and bristlings and stiff-legged struttings. But White Fang learned to omit these preliminaries.
Tottenham had hoped to make a statement of real intent against the title pace-setters and while manager Harry Redknapp did not secure the victory he craved, he at least saw his side match United every stride of the way in a game that fizzled out after a bristling start.
Word Forms
- bristlings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burst, abound, horrent, bristly, setiferous, upbristling.
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