Meaning

A soft crackling sound similar to the movement of dry leaves..

Definitions by Sense

1. A soft crackling sound similar to the movement of dry leaves.
2. A movement producing such a sound.
3. (ergative) To move (something) with a soft crackling sound.
4. (transitive) To make or obtain in a lively, energetic way.
5. (transitive) To steal (cattle or other livestock).

Example Sentences

He heard the silken rustle of a dressing-gown being drawn on.

The next day at three o'clock we were again at the door, and the footmen as before; we heard the silk dress rustle, and the lady came down the steps and in an imperious voice, she said, "York, you must put those horses' heads higher, they are not fit to be seen."

When at last the lumber was piled again in its rightful place, and the boxes of food had been returned to the shelter from which they had been stolen, the two friends rustled a meal, and then set off on horseback […]

Word Forms

• rustles
• rustling
• rustled

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