rustle
to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers.
to cause such sounds by moving or stirring something.
to move, proceed, or work energetically: Rustle around and see what you can find.
to move or stir so as to cause a rustling sound: The wind rustled the leaves.
to move, bring, or get by energetic action: I'll go rustle some supper.
to steal (livestock, especially cattle).
the sound made by anything that rustles: the rustle of leaves.
rustle up, Informal. to find, gather, or assemble by effort or search: to rustle up some wood for a fire.
Origin of rustle
1Other words from rustle
- rus·tling·ly, adverb
- un·rus·tling, adjective
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How to use rustle in a sentence
I can hear Cat rustling her card and opening it and saying my name.
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He went out into the garden, and the rustling of the laurel-bushes frightened him.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingI could not make out what it was, for the wind-was rustling the corn-shocks, but I arose and feigned to listen.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydHe had concluded his prayer, but still remained with his head buried in his hands, when a rustling noise aroused him.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensWhile thus prepared, and lost to all external impressions, she was suddenly startled by a rustling and splashing under the seat.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousShe watched like a cat through the open door, in the direction of the rustling noise.
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British Dictionary definitions for rustle (1 of 2)
/ (ˈrʌsəl) /
to make or cause to make a low crisp whispering or rubbing sound, as of dry leaves or paper
to move with such a sound
such a sound or sounds
Origin of rustle
1Derived forms of rustle
- rustling, adjective, noun
- rustlingly, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for rustle (2 of 2)
/ (ˈrʌsəl) /
mainly US and Canadian to steal (cattle, horses, etc)
US and Canadian informal to move swiftly and energetically
Origin of rustle
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