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- DictionaryRus·tle/ˈrəs(ə)l/
verb
- 1. make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper: "she came closer, her skirt swaying and rustling"
- 2. round up and steal (cattle, horses, or sheep): "a murdered rancher whose cattle were being rustled"
noun
- 1. a soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by the movement of dry leaves or paper: "there was a rustle in the undergrowth behind her"
The meaning of RUSTLE is to make or cause a rustle. How to use rustle in a sentence.
If things such as paper or leaves rustle, or if you rustle them, they move about and make a soft, dry sound: The leaves rustled in the breeze . He rustled his papers (= noisily moved them about) to hide his embarrassment .
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.
If things such as paper or leaves rustle, or if you rustle them, they move about and make a soft, dry sound: The leaves rustled in the breeze . He rustled his papers (= noisily moved them about) to hide his embarrassment .
A rustle can be the dry sounds made by papers rubbing together or leaves crackling. It can also be the act of searching, stealing, finding food, or making rustle sounds.
1. to make the soft sounds of gentle rubbing, as of leaves, silk, or paper. 2. to cause such sounds by moving or stirring something. 3. to move, proceed, or work energetically. v.t. 4. to move or stir so as to cause a rustling sound. 5. to move, bring, or get by energetic action. 6. to steal (livestock, esp. cattle).
to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers. 2. to cause such sounds by moving or stirring something. 3. to move, proceed, or work energetically.
Check pronunciation: rustle. Definition of rustle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a light dry sound like leaves or pieces of paper moving or rubbing against each other. There was a rustle of paper as people turned the pages. I heard a faint rustle in the bushes. With a rustle of wings the bird landed on the window ledge.
RUSTLE definition: If things such as paper or leaves rustle, or if you rustle them, they move about and make a soft…. Learn more.
