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rustle1 definition

rus·tle (rus′əl)

intransitive verb, transitive verb rustled -·tled, rustling -·tling

to make or cause to make an irregular succession of soft sounds, as of leaves being moved by a gentle breeze or of papers being shuffled

Etymology: ME rustelen, freq. formation < ME rouslen, akin to earlier Fl ruysselen < WGmc echoic base

noun

such a succession of sounds

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rustle2 definition

rus·tle (rus′əl)

intransitive verb, transitive verb rustled -·tled, rustling -·tling

  1. Informal to work or proceed with, or move, bring, or get by, energetic or vigorous action
  2. ☆
    1. Archaic in the W U.S., to round up (cattle, horses, etc.)
    2. Informal to steal (cattle, horses, etc.)

Etymology: < ? rush + hustle

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rustle Idioms

rustle up

☆
Informal to collect or get together, as by foraging

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rustle Synonyms

rustle

n.

stir, whisper, ripple, swish, friction, crackle, purl, patter, susurrus; see also noise 1.


rustle

v.

stir, whisper, swish, crackle, purl, patter, ripple, crepitate, tap, sough, sigh, murmur, susurrate; see also sound 1.


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rustle Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hear: Upon hitting the ' Send ' button, I heard a rustle outside the window.

Adjective modifier

  • slight: A slight rustle of leaves on a commonplace summer's day.

Noun used with modifier

  • youkai: Page 15 1 [ View of Inuyasha and the monster facing off. ] fx youkai rustle... Inuyasha What do you mean... ?

Particle object: up_obj

  • meal: Whether you've got 20 minutes to rustle up a delicious meal for two using.. .

Preposition: in

  • undergrowth: A lizard rustles in the undergrowth around the rim of the massive crater.

Preposition: of

  • leave: A slight rustle of leaves on a commonplace summer's day.
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