bristles

[US]/[ˈbrɪstəls]/
[UK]/[ˈbrɪstəlz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. short, stiff hairs or spines on an animal or plant, or on an object; a brush with bristles
v. to stand on end, or to become covered with bristles; to show or express feelings of anger or defiance

Phrases & Collocations

bristles with anger

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new bristles

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soft bristles

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bristle brush

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bristles fell

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bristles stand

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bristles clean

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bristled fiercely

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Example Sentences

the toothbrush had soft, blue bristles.

Lo spazzolino aveva setole morbide e blu.

he scrubbed the pan with stiff bristles.

Lui strofinò la padella con setole rigide.

the artist used a brush with fine bristles.

L'artista usò un pennello con setole fini.

the broom's bristles swept up the leaves.

Le setole della scopa raccolsero le foglie.

she bought a new grill brush with stainless steel bristles.

Lei comprò una nuova spazzola per griglia con setole in acciaio inossidabile.

the paint applicator had dense bristles for even coverage.

L'applicatore di vernice aveva setole dense per una copertura uniforme.

he replaced the worn bristles on his paintbrush.

Lui sostituì le setole usurate sul suo pennello.

the cleaning brush had durable nylon bristles.

La spazzola per la pulizia aveva setole in nylon resistenti.

the horse's muzzle had thick, sensitive bristles.

Il muso del cavallo aveva setole spesse e sensibili.

she cleaned the grout with a brush featuring angled bristles.

Lei pulì il cordone con una spazzola con setole angolate.

the artist preferred brushes with natural hog bristles.

L'artista preferiva i pennelli con setole di pelo di maiale naturale.

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