Definition of Rustle
Rustle
Rus·tle
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make a soft crackling or whispering sound, typically by moving or rubbing against something.
e.g. The leaves rustled in the gentle autumn breeze.
(verb)
to gather cattle together in order to steal them;
e.g. Together, the men were able to rustle most of the cows from the ranch.
(verb)
(informal American) to exert efforts and act energetically and quickly in order to do or obtain something (usually used as "rustle up");
e.g. She will try to rustle up some food from the cupboards.
(noun)
a soft sound similar to the swishing or crackling sound made by paper or dry leaves;
e.g. I heard a rustle from the bushes and guessed that there was an animal hiding there.
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