rustled
ˈrʌsəld
Definition

Definition of rustled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
soundmaking a soft, light sound
  • The rustled leaves created a calming atmosphere.
rustling whispering
2.
crimeTECH.USstolen livestockTECH.US
  • The rustled cattle were found miles away from the ranch.
pilfered purloined stolen

Noun

theftTECH.act of stealing livestockTECH.
  • The rustled of cattle was a common crime in the old west.
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Origin of rustled

Middle English, rustelen (to make a soft, muffled sound)

Examples of rustled in a sentence

  • Her dress rustled as she walked.
  • The rustled sheep were never recovered.
  • Authorities are investigating the rustled horses.
  • The rustled of sheep left the farmers devastated.
  • Reports of rustled horses spread quickly through the town.

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  1. French:bruissant, vol de bétail, ...
  2. German:raschelnd, Vieh-Diebstahl, ...
  3. Italian:frusciante, abigeato, ...
  4. Spanish:susurrante, abigeato, ...
  5. Portuguese:sussurrante, roubo de gado, ...
  6. Chinese:沙沙作响的, 牲畜盗窃, ...
  7. Japanese:かすかな音, 家畜泥棒, ...
  8. Arabic:حَفِيف, سَرِقَة مَواشٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרַשְׁרֵשׁ, גְנֵבַת מִקְנֶה, ...
  10. Russian:шелестящий, кража скота, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шелестливий, крадіжка худоби, ...
  12. Hindi:सरसराता, मवेशियों की चोरी, ...
rustle
ˈrʌsəl

Definition of rustle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
soundmovement causing a soft crackling sound
  • There was a rustle in the bushes.
murmur sough swish
2.
naturelight noise like silk or leaves in wind
  • A gentle rustle could be heard in the room.
murmur swish whisper

Verb

1.
soundsintr.make a soft, muffled crackling sound when moved or touchedintr.
  • The leaves rustle in the breeze..
murmur swish whisper
2.
activitytr.USobtain something quickly and energeticallytr.US
  • He managed to rustle up some dinner.
hustle scurry
3.
crimetr.DatedUSsteal cattletr.DatedUS
  • He was caught trying to rustle cattle from the neighboring farm..
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Expressions with rustle

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quickly prepare something with available resources
She managed to rustle up dinner in 20 minutes.
bother or upset someone emotionally
His comments really rustled my jimmies.

Origin of rustle

Middle English, rustlen (to make a soft sound)

Examples of rustle in a sentence

  • A rustle in the attic caught his attention.
  • I heard a rustle behind the curtain.
  • The papers rustle as she flips through them.
  • I love to hear the grass rustle underfoot.
  • She had to rustle up a quick solution.
  • They managed to rustle some funds for the project.

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  1. French:bruissement, bruire, ...
  2. German:Rascheln, rascheln, ...
  3. Italian:fruscio, frusciare, ...
  4. Spanish:susurro, susurrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:farfalhar, arranjar, ...
  6. Chinese:沙沙声, 沙沙作响, ...
  7. Japanese:カサカサ, サラサラ音を立てる, ...
  8. Arabic:خَشْخَشَة, حَفْحَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִשְׁרוּשׁ, לְרַשְׁרֵשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:шелест, шелестеть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шелест, шелестіти, ...
  12. Hindi:सरसराहट, सरसराना, ...
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