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Definition rustle in British English

rustle verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈrʌs(ə)l/
1

to make a sound like the one that leaves or sheets of paper make when they move

Example

The leaves on the branch rustled and shook.

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2

to steal farm animals such as sheep, horses, or cows

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Definition rustle in British English