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rustle
[ruhs-uhl]
verb (used without object)
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.
verb (used with object)
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).
noun
the sound made by anything that rustles.
the rustle of leaves.
verb phrase
Informalto find, gather, or assemble by effort or search.
to rustle up some wood for a fire.
rustle
1/ ˈʌə /
verb
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
noun
such a sound or sounds
rustle
2/ ˈʌə /
verb
to steal (cattle, horses, etc)
informalto move swiftly and energetically
Other 51Թ Forms
- rustlingly adverb
- unrustling adjective
- ˈܲٱԲ adverb
- ˈܲٱԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of rustle1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of rustle1
Origin of rustle2
Example Sentences
He has just shy of a month to rustle up another rallying cry.
Its leaves rustle with the sound of rushing water, drawing me into a peaceful calm.
But as I opened my mouth to tell him that he had been betrayed, we were interrupted by the sound of a snap, a rustle of stones, and what might have been a polite cough.
The trees rustle, and a thin boy emerges from the thicket.
And one, the veteran campaigner Graeme McCormick had rustled up enough supporters to force a leadership contest.
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