HyperDic: rustle

English > 4 senses of the word rustle:
NOUNeventrustle, rustling, whisper, whisperinga light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
VERBperceptionrustlemake a dry crackling sound
possessionrustle, lifttake illegally
possessionrustleforage food
rustle > pronunciation
Soundsrah'sahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > rustle: 4 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind.
Synonymsrustling, whisper, whispering
Broadernoisesound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
Spanishcrujido, frufrú, murmullo, susurro
Catalanmurmuri, remor
Verbsrustlemake a dry crackling sound
English > rustle: 4 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaningmake a dry crackling sound.
PatternSomething ----s
ModelYou can hear animals rustle in the meadows; The meadows rustle with animals
Broadersound, gomake a certain noise or sound
Spanishcrujir, susurrar
Catalancruixir, murmurar, xiuxiuejar
Nounsrustle, rustlinga light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
English > rustle: 4 senses > verb 2, possession
MeaningTake illegally.
PatternSomebody ----s
ModelThey rustle the animals
Example"rustle cattle"
Synonymlift
Categorycrime, criminal offense, criminal offence, law-breaking(criminal law) an act punishable by law
Broadersteal, rip off, ripTake without the owner's consent
Spanishrobar
Catalanrobar
Nounsrustlersomeone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
rustlingthe stealing of cattle
English > rustle: 4 senses > verb 3, possession
MeaningForage food.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderscrounge, forageCollect or look around for (food)

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