rustle

//ˈrʌs.əl//
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Verb

rustleInfinitive
rustlePresent tense
rustledPast tense
rustledPast participle
rustlingPresent participle
rustlesThird-person singular
1

To make a soft, light sound like dry leaves or paper being moved.

The leaves rustled in the wind.

2

To move with a soft, swishing sound.

Her silk dress rustled as she walked across the room.

3

To steal livestock, especially cattle or horses.

The thieves rustled cattle from the ranch.

4

(informal) To obtain or prepare something quickly, especially food.

Let me rustle up some sandwiches for lunch.

Noun

1

A soft, light sound made by dry leaves, paper, or fabric moving.

I heard the rustle of leaves in the wind.

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