Rustler
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rustler is a noun meaning One who rustles; a cattle (or other livestock) thief.
Meaning
One who rustles; a cattle (or other livestock) thief.
More Meanings
- A bovine animal that can care for itself in any circumstances.
- (US, especially Western US, slang, dated) An alert, energetic, driving person.
- That which makes a rustling noise.
Example Sentences
Like this weekend, with moderate temperatures, the sky a bowl of blue, and the wind not a cold curse or a hot furnace, but a bit of a leaf-rustler, a cooling refreshment.
Two years have now passed since Hayward’s farm in north Wales was raided, leading to the loss of tens of thousands of bees. But the rustlers have continued to be active. Most recently they have targeted the property of one of her Anglesey neighbours, where around 40,000 bees were taken last month.
Word Forms
- rustlers
Synonyms for rustler
Depending on context, synonyms include abactor, duffer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abactor, cowstealer, roughrider, cattleman, rullion, ranchero.
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