Plural of bristle
regular plural
The plural of bristle is bristles.
Forms of bristle
| Singular | bristle /ˈbɹɪsəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | bristles |
| Countable | countable |
Bristles in a sentence
- the bristles of a pig
- Instead, it is defensive and clearly bristles with annoyance when someone merely states the facts.2021 May 5, Barry Doe, “The Independent has a better grasp than GWR's spokesman”, in RAIL, number 930, page 58
- Our vegan-friendly shaving brush is made with synthetic bristles instead of badger hair.From the entry vegan
- Occasionally, hairs, scales, or bristles may also be present on the receptacle.2015, Robert H. Mohlenbrock, “Descriptions and Illustrations”, in Flowering Plants: Asteraceae, Part I (The Illustrated Flora of…. From the entry receptacle
- The ferrule is the part of the brush that connects the bristles to the handle.2012, Susan Crabtree, Peter Beudert, “The Painting Tools of Scenic Artistry”, in Scenic Art for the Theatre, 3rd edition, Waltham, Mass.…. From the entry ferrule
Meaning of bristle
- noun A stiff or coarse hair on a nonhuman mammal or on a plant.
- noun A chaeta: an analogous filament on arthropods, annelids, or other animals.
- noun The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item, typically made from plant cellulose, animal hairs, or synthetic polymers.
Questions about the plural of bristle
- What is the plural of bristle?
- The plural of bristle is bristles.
- Is bristle countable?
- Bristle is a countable noun.
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