rustle

A noun referring to a soft, light sound, such as the sound made by silk clothing or leaves moving in the wind.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мягкий, легкий звук, например, звук, издаваемый шелковой одеждой или листьями, движущимися на ветру.esSustantivo que designa un sonido suave y ligero, como el que produce la ropa de seda al rozar o las hojas movidas por el viento.frNom désignant un bruit doux et léger, comme celui produit par une robe en soie qui frotte ou des feuilles agitées par le vent.deEin leises, sanftes Geräusch, wie das Rascheln von Seide, trockenem Laub oder Papier, das durch Wind oder Bewegung verursacht wird.ptSubstantivo que designa um som leve, suave e contínuo, como o produzido por folhas secas ao serem mexidas pelo vento, tecidos ao se moverem ou papéis ao serem manuseados.zh名词，指轻柔、细小的沙沙声，例如丝绸衣物摩擦或树叶在风中摇动时发出的声音。arاسم يشير إلى صوت خفيف ناعم ناتج عن حركة الأوراق أو القماش الحريري أو ما يشبههما، وقد يدل على حفيف أو همس خافت.

1. Soft, light sound B1 formal

   A gentle, crackling sound like that made by dry leaves, paper, or fabric moving against each other.

   • The rustle of the leaves in the wind was calming.
   • She heard the rustle of her silk dress as she walked.
   • The only sound was the rustle of pages being turned.

   ruШорохessusurrofrbruissementdeRaschelnptFarfalharzh沙沙声arخشخشة

   Synonyms: cracklecrinklemurmurrustlingsighswishwhisper

• rustles plural form
• rustles' possessive plural form
• rustle's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the soft, light sound made by things moving, like leaves or paper, or to move something quickly to make such a sound.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания мягкого, лёгкого звука, издаваемого движущимися предметами, такими как листья или бумага, или для быстрого движения чем-либо с целью создания такого звука.esVerbo que describe un sonido suave y ligero producido por el movimiento de objetos como hojas o papel, o la acción de mover algo rápidamente para producir ese sonido.frVerbe décrivant un bruit doux et léger produit par des objets en mouvement, comme des feuilles ou du papier, ou l'action de bouger rapidement quelque chose pour créer ce bruit.deVerb, das ein leises, raschelndes Geräusch beschreibt, das durch bewegte Gegenstände wie Blätter oder Papier entsteht, oder eine schnelle Bewegung, die ein solches Geräusch erzeugt.ptVerbo usado para descrever o som leve e suave produzido por objetos em movimento, como folhas ou papel, ou o ato de mover algo rapidamente para produzir esse som.zh动词，用于描述树叶、纸张等移动物体发出的轻柔细微的沙沙声，或指快速移动某物以发出这种声音。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف صوت خفيف ناعم تصدره أشياء متحركة كالأوراق أو الورق، أو للحركة السريعة بشيء لإحداث هذا الصوت.

1. Make a soft crackling sound B1 formal

   To produce a light, dry, crackling sound, like that of leaves, paper, or fabric moving.

   • The leaves rustled in the autumn wind.
   • She rustled the pages of her notebook nervously.
   • The silk dress rustled as she walked across the room.

   ruШуршатьesSusurrar (sonido suave y crujiente)frbruiredeRaschelnptFarfalharzh沙沙作响arخشخشة

   Synonyms: cracklecrinklemurmursighsoughsusurrateswishwhishwhisper

2. Steal livestock B2 informal american

   To steal cattle, horses, or other farm animals, typically from a ranch or farm.

   • The outlaws were known to rustle cattle from neighboring ranches.
   • He was arrested for rustling horses in the county.
   • Rustling livestock was a common crime in the Old West.

   ruУгонять скотesRobar ganadofrvoler du bétaildeViehdiebstahl begehenptFurtar gadozh偷牲畜arسرقة المواشي

   Synonyms: appropriatepoachpurloinstealswipe

3. Forage or gather food B2 informal

   To search for and collect food, often in a quick or informal manner.

   • We rustled up some dinner from leftovers in the fridge.
   • The campers rustled for berries and nuts in the forest.
   • She managed to rustle together a meal from the pantry.

   ruРаздобытьesBuscar o recolectar comidafrChercher de la nourrituredeEssen beschaffenptArranjar comidazh搜寻食物arجمع الطعام

   Synonyms: foragehuntscavengescrounge

• rustled past participle
• rustled past simple
• rustling present participle
• rustles third person singular