Rustle Definition & Meaning
rustle
- noun
- a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
- verb
- make a dry crackling sound; "rustling silk"; "the dry leaves were rustling in the breeze"
- take illegally; "rustle cattle"
- forage food
"Rustle" in song lyrics
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"Just then I heard some clothes rustle"
Sean Slaughter — Assasination List
Words that rhyme with rustle
Usage tips for "rustle"
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- What does rustle mean?
- a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind make a dry crackling sound; "rustling silk"; "the dry leaves were rustling in the breeze" take illegally; "rustle cattle" forage food
- What part of speech is rustle?
- Rustle is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does rustle have?
- Rustle has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).