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As Christians we need to be patient, understanding, and kind. Instead of going on the attack, we can ask genuine questions. Instead of bristling when our narrative is summarily dismissed, we can carefully explain our way of seeing things. And when we are wrong, we won't be afraid to say so.
Kevin DeYoung

Meaning of "bristling" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BRISTLING

bristling  [ˈbrɪslɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRISTLING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bristling is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BRISTLING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bristling

European sprat

The European sprat, Sprattus sprattus, also known as bristling, brisling or skipper, is a small, herring-like, marine fish. Found in European waters, it has silver grey scales and white-grey flesh. Specific seas in which the species occurs include the Irish Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea and Sea of the Hebrides. The fish is around 12% fat in its flesh and is a source of many vitamins. When used for food it can be canned, salted, fried, grilled, baked, marinated, and so on. Young sprats are commonly known as brisling. Canned sprats are available in many north European countries, including the Baltic states, Scandinavia, Ireland, Germany, Poland and Russia. They are an important Latvian export. The majority of brisling sardines that are sold to the public are harvested off the coasts of Norway and Scotland.

Definition of bristling in the English dictionary

The definition of bristling in the dictionary is containing stiff hairs. Other definition of bristling is vigorous and energetic.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRISTLING


bowling
ˈbəʊlɪŋ
brisling
ˈbrɪslɪŋ
calling
ˈkɔːlɪŋ
castling
ˈkɑːslɪŋ
feeling
ˈfiːlɪŋ
handling
ˈhændlɪŋ
mailing
ˈmeɪlɪŋ
nurseling
ˈnɜːslɪŋ
nursling
ˈnɜːslɪŋ
princeling
ˈprɪnslɪŋ
rolling
ˈrəʊlɪŋ
rustling
ˈrʌslɪŋ
selling
ˈsɛlɪŋ
sling
slɪŋ
sterling
ˈstɜːlɪŋ
telling
ˈtɛlɪŋ
unsling
ʌnˈslɪŋ
whistling
ˈwɪslɪŋ
willing
ˈwɪlɪŋ
wrestling
ˈrɛslɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRISTLING

briskness
brisling
Brisso
Brissot
bristle
bristle brush
bristle worm
bristle-grass
bristlecone pine
bristlelike
bristletail
bristliness
bristly
Bristol
Bristol board
Bristol Channel
Bristol fashion
bristols
Bristow
brisure

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRISTLING

all-in wrestling
arm wrestling
bustling
catling
cooling
dismantling
fettling
footling
Graeco-Roman wrestling
mantling
nestling
rattling
saber-rattling
sabre-rattling
scantling
startling
subtitling
sumo wrestling
throttling
unsettling
whitling

Synonyms and antonyms of bristling in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BRISTLING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «bristling» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of bristling
abound · barb · bridle · crawl · go ballistic · hair · horripilate · hum · needle · point · prickle · rage · rise · see red · seethe · spike · spine · spit · spur · stand up · stubble · swarm · teem · thorn · whisker · wig out

Translation of «bristling» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRISTLING

Find out the translation of bristling to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bristling from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bristling» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

林立
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

erizado
570 millions of speakers

English

bristling
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लैस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تنتصب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ощетинившийся
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

eriçado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গিজগিজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hérissée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bristling
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

starr
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

逆立っ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

곤두
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bristling
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tua tủa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நிறைந்திருந்தது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

काळ्या रंगाचा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ringa yavrusu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

irta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

najeżone
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наїжачений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zburlit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανορθώσει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tande
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

borstiga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stritt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bristling

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRISTLING»

The term «bristling» is regularly used and occupies the 99.811 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRISTLING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bristling

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4 QUOTES WITH «BRISTLING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bristling.
1
Kevin DeYoung
As Christians we need to be patient, understanding, and kind. Instead of going on the attack, we can ask genuine questions. Instead of bristling when our narrative is summarily dismissed, we can carefully explain our way of seeing things. And when we are wrong, we won't be afraid to say so.
2
Zac Goldsmith
Politicians usually get the blame for dragging their feet on environmental issues. And fair enough. Most of them do just that. But the blame isn't theirs alone. For politicians afraid of losing votes, a bristling media waiting to transform good green ideas into monsters is a colossal disincentive.
3
Edward Hoagland
Land of opportunity, land for the huddled masses where would the opportunity have been without the genocide of those Old Guard, bristling Indian tribes?
4
Madeleine Stowe
For the first two weeks of filming, I remember bristling at some of the occurrences on the set, none of which directly involved me. Then I surrendered to the environment, to Michael's method, and became much happier, even though no one knew what to expect.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRISTLING»

Discover the use of bristling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bristling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bristling with Thorns...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Oliver Thomas Beard, 2012
2
The Bristling Wood
Against the passionate sweep of Deverrian history, the powerful wizard Nevyn has lived for centuries, atoning for the sins he committed in his youth.
Katharine Kerr, 2010
3
Daggerspell
For long-standing fans of Deverry and those who have yet to experience this exciting series, Daggerspell is a rare and special treat. From the Paperback edition.
Katharine Kerr, 2010
4
Bristling Mad
The editors of the popular magazine have compiled a treasury of humor featuring their special spoofs and humorous high jinks. Original.
ANONIMO, Mad Magazine, Editors Mad, 1993
5
Dawnspell: The Bristling Wood
Book three of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.
Katharine Kerr, 2010
6
Bristling with Thorns
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.
Anonymous, 2010
7
How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication
A ridge of hair bristling down the back says, “Don't push me!” or, “I'm getting angry !” Under some other circumstances, it can also indicate fear and uncertainty. It is important to look carefully at the pattern of bristling. In many breeds, the ...
Stanley Coren, 2010
8
The Flat-Footed Flies: (Diptera: Opetiidae and Platypezidae) ...
Long bristling on lower part of occiput shorter anteriorly and only reaching posterior part of gena. Parafacial and face entirely bare; face much broader than parafacial, which is not strongly demarcated. Frons bears 1 pair of very short weak ...
Peter J. Chandler, 2001
9
Berea College: An Illustrated History
Bristling. with. History. William. J. Hutchins,. 1920-1938. Perhaps you and we may help to bring the day when our mountain men may prove their chivalry by giving their women the good time, which comes with culture and with leisure to read ...
Shannon Wilson, 2006
10
Lovecraft: Disturbing the Universe
Horripilation is the bristling or the standing-on-end of hair, and bristling (as when one refers to a text's bristling with plural meaning) suggests proliferation, growth, teeming, sprouting, multiplicity, division, diversity, bewildering profuseness.
Donald R. Burleson

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRISTLING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bristling is used in the context of the following news items.
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England Cricketers Hope To Rise From The Ashes
Fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson, the destroyer-in-chief last time, is fit and bristling, he has fast-bowling support, and several of Michael Clarke's ... «Sky News, Jul 15»
2
Andrea Pirlo could have the same impact in MLS as David Beckham
The Brooklyn hipsters can marvel at the 36-year-old's famous facial hair, but this Italian football legend provides more than bristling facial hair, ... «Yahoo Canada Sports, Jul 15»
3
Scott Walker's response on gay marriage may alienate donors – and …
Calling the ruling a “grave mistake”, Walker issued a bristling statement that picked a fight not only with the decision but with the supreme court ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Promoted: SsangYong Tivoli - Money talks
It's a class bristling with equally stylish metal, though, and it's not difficult to fall head over heels in love with any number of them. Let's take a ... «News - What Car?, Jul 15»
5
Sailing holidays: readers' tips, advice and recommendations
Then more cars and a Mercedes limo with smoked-glass windows, followed by another gun-bristling, bobble-helmeted truckload of guards and ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Codename Colossus is a 3D printed toy from an alternate reality
In a reality where World War 2 was fought with shambling monoliths decked out in rusted army green and bristling with more guns than a ... «htxt.africa, Jul 15»
7
Main Street market starts Aug. 1
For at least one Saturday a month, downtown Luverne will be bristling with activity. Stores will keep longer hours; vendors will carve out spaces ... «Greenvilleadvocate, Jul 15»
8
Gerald Sinstadt: England will be fired up for the Ashes, but they must …
BRISTLING AGGRESSION: Ben Stokes has 'something of the village blacksmith about him,' says Gerald Sinstadt. Gerald Sinstadt: England will ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
9
The Story Behind True D's Cover of 'The Rose'
Midler selected it and immortalized the song in her role as Mary “Rose” Foster, an established blues-rock legend bristling against the pressures ... «Vulture, Jul 15»
10
Why Iraqi footballer Ali Adnan has been dubbed 'Asia's Gareth Bale'
Ali Adnan is seen as the vanguard of Gulf football's bright and bristling new generation. Dubbed 'Asia's Gareth Bale,' the Iraqi has been ... «Al-Arabiya, Jul 15»

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