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to rustle
01
to create a gentle, crackling sound, similar to dry leaves or paper moving
Intransitive
Examples
The pages of the old book rustled as it was turned.
The dry grass rustled beneath the footsteps of the hiker.
02
to gather and take away cattle, horses, or sheep, typically illegally
Transitive: to rustle livestock
Examples
The group was caught trying to rustle cattle from the neighboring ranch.
Legends spoke of bandits who would rustle horses under the cover of night.
03
to search for and gather food, especially from natural sources
Intransitive
Examples
The deer rustled through the underbrush in search of berries and leaves.
She learned to rustle for edible plants during her survival training.
Rustle
01
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
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