rustling

🇺🇸 /ˈrʌslɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
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noun
R

A gentle sound made by light, dry materials when they move or rub against each other.

I heard the rustling of papers as she sorted through the documents.

R

The act of stealing livestock, especially cattle, from a farm without permission.

The police are investigating a case of cattle rustling in the area.

translation

n. A gentle sound made by light, dry materials when they move or rub against each other.; The act of stealing livestock, especially cattle, from a farm without permission.

Word Forms

Plural rustlings