English dictionary
rustle
/'r/@/s/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A quick succession or confusion of small sounds, like those made by shaking leaves or straw, by rubbing silk, or the like; a rustling.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make a dry crackling sound
Source: WordNet 3.0
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take illegally
ExamplesRustle cattle.
Synonyms liftSource: WordNet 3.0
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forage food
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To make a quick succession of small sounds, like the rubbing or moving of silk cloth or dry leaves.
Source: webster1913
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To cause to rustle; as, the wind <i>rustles</i> the leaves.
Source: webster1913