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Word: Rustle
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as a verb): imitative; compare with Flemish rijsselen and Dutch ritselen. The noun dates from the mid 18th century
ˈrʌsl
make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
Short Definition:make soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by movement of dry leaves or paper
Examples:- she came closer, her skirt swaying and rustling
round up and steal (cattle, horses, or sheep)
Short Definition:round up and steal
Examples:- a murdered rancher whose cattle were being rustled
- horse rustling is a growing problem
move or act quickly or energetically; hustle
Short Definition:move or act quickly or energetically
Examples:- rustle around the kitchen, see what there is
Word: Rustle
Speech Type: Noun
ˈrʌsl
a soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by the movement of dry leaves or paper
Short Definition:soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by movement of dry leaves or paper
Examples:- there was a rustle in the undergrowth behind her
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