What does rustling mean?
Rustling means present participle and gerund of rustle.
Rustling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of rustle.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of rustle
- The rounding up and theft of animals, cattle in particular.
- A series of rustles.
Example Sentences
And if you would like one more fact about this worthy, he was responsible for an Act on the statute book abolishing the death penalty for cattle rustling.
I hear a rustling in the bushes off to my right, and my trigger finger spasms.
The time in the paintings is also deepened by furtive movements and rustlings, mostly thanks to Bonnard’s figures.
Synonyms for rustling
Antonyms for rustling
Related Words
Word Forms
- rustlings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rustling?
Common synonyms include soft, whisper, rustle, soughing.
What is the opposite of rustling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use rustling in a sentence?
And if you would like one more fact about this worthy, he was responsible for an Act on the statute book abolishing the death penalty for cattle rustling.
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