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verb (used without object)
1.
to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers.
2.
to cause such sounds by moving or stirring something.
3.
to move, proceed, or work energetically: Rustle around and see what you can find.
verb (used with object)
4.
to move or stir so as to cause a rustling sound: The wind rustled the leaves.
5.
to move, bring, or get by energetic action: I'll go rustle some supper.
6.
to steal (livestock, especially cattle).
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Rustling
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noun
Verb phrase7.
the sound made by anything that rustles: the rustle of leaves.
8.
rustle up, Informal. to find, gather, or assemble by effort or search: to rustle up some wood for a fire.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English rustlen (v.); compare Frisian russelje, Dutch ridselen; of imitative orig.
1350–1400; Middle English rustlen (v.); compare Frisian russelje, Dutch ridselen; of imitative orig.
Related forms
rus·tling·ly, adverb
un·rus·tling, adjective
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