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to rustle
01
to create a gentle, crackling sound, similar to dry leaves or paper moving
Intransitive
Example
The dry grass rustled beneath the footsteps of the hiker.
The pages of the old book rustled as it was turned.
The paper bag rustled as he searched for a snack.
02
to gather and take away cattle, horses, or sheep, typically illegally
Transitive: to rustle livestock
Example
Legends spoke of bandits who would rustle horses under the cover of night.
They planned to rustle sheep from the farmer ’s pasture for their own profit.
The group was caught trying to rustle cattle from the neighboring ranch.
03
to search for and gather food, especially from natural sources
Intransitive
Example
The deer rustled through the underbrush in search of berries and leaves.
The birds rustled among the fallen leaves, looking for seeds.
She would often rustle in the garden for ripe tomatoes and peppers.
Rustle
01
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
Example
The dry grass rustled beneath the footsteps of the hiker.
The pages of the old book rustled as it was turned.
The paper bag rustled as he searched for a snack.
The autumn leaves rustled underfoot as people walked through the park.
The mice in the attic could be heard rustling in the night.
