Rustle

Quick meaning: Rustle is a noun meaning A soft crackling sound similar to the movement of dry leaves.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

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

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 […]

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."

Word Forms

• rustles
• rustling
• rustled

Synonyms for rustle

Depending on context, synonyms include whisper, lift, rustling, whispering.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include whispering, whisper, lift, crinkle, prepare, crackling.

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