rustle
/ˈrʌsəl/
verb
- To make a soft, light sound like leaves, paper, or fabric moving.
- She rustled the pages of her notebook nervously.
- The wind rustled the dry leaves across the sidewalk.
- The curtains rustled as the breeze came through the window.
- To move or cause something to move with a rustling sound.
- A small animal rustled through the underbrush.
- He rustled the bag of chips to get everyone's attention.
- The snake rustled the grass as it slithered away.
- To steal livestock, especially cattle or horses.
- They were arrested for rustling horses across the state line.
- The farmer caught someone trying to rustle his sheep at night.
- Outlaws used to rustle cattle from ranches in the Old West.
noun
- A soft, light sound like that of leaves, paper, or fabric moving.
- I heard a rustle in the bushes behind me.
- The only sound was the rustle of her dress as she walked.
- A sudden rustle of papers announced the teacher's arrival.
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