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Definition of RUSTLE

intransitive verb

1

: to make or cause a rustle

2

a: to act or move with energy or speed

b: to forage food

3

: to steal cattle

transitive verb

1

: to cause to rustle

2

a: to obtain by one's own exertions —often used with up <able to rustle up $5,000 bail — Jack McCallum>

b: forage

3

: to steal (as livestock) especially from a farm or ranch

— rus·tler \-s(?-)l?r\noun

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Examples of RUSTLE

The trees rustled in the wind.Her skirt rustled as she walked.He rustled the papers on his desk.

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Definition of rustle (v)
rus·tle [ rúss'l ]
make swishing sound: to make a swishing or soft crackling sound such as that made by dry leaves rubbing together, or cause something to make such a sound
move with swishing sound: to move with a swishing or soft crackling sound
steal livestock: to steal livestock, especially cattle or horses

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