the stealing of cattle
Used in a Sentence
rustling
How to use rustling in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for rustling.
Editorial note
* There's a rustling noise in the bushes, is it a raccoon or a burgler?etc.
Examples9
Definitions3
Parts of speech2
Quick take
the stealing of cattle
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of rustling gathered in one view.
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
characterized by soft sounds; "a murmurous brook"; "a soughing wind in the pines"; "a slow sad susurrous rustle like the wind fingering the pines"- R.P.Warren
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for rustling.
noun
the stealing of cattle
noun
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
See also: rustle, whisper, whispering
adjective
characterized by soft sounds; "a murmurous brook"; "a soughing wind in the pines"; "a slow sad susurrous rustle like the wind fingering the pines"- R.P.Warren
Example sentences
* There's a rustling noise in the bushes, is it a raccoon or a burgler?etc.
I really hope this is a 11/10 troll that's just having a good time rustling jimmies.
Might as well just let Watson loose on 4chan/b, then he'd really start rustling people's jimmies.
Or are you more like my dogs, who can be distracted at any moment by a rustling in the leaves.
Usage of the word 'privilege' in this context has been really rustling my jimmies lately.
A hundred trees are not a hundred trees--each one is a new experience, with different patterns in its bark and different rustling in its leaves.
I'm fairly easily distracted by noises: Heavy walking noises, talking, laughing, phones ringing, folks rustling potato chip bags...
If the sound of a bag rustling sends you into such a tailspin what does an overheard conversation do?At some point you simply have to develop the power of concentration.
Isn't there an increase in cattle rustling in the prairie states?Not saying the military should be directly involved, but I can see some org dedicated to finding rustlers using this technique as an option, if it's effective.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use rustling in a sentence?
* There's a rustling noise in the bushes, is it a raccoon or a burgler?etc.
What does rustling mean?
the stealing of cattle
What part of speech is rustling?
rustling is commonly used as noun, adjective.