rustled Definition
- 1to move or stir so as to cause a rustling sound
- 2to steal livestock, especially cattle
Using rustled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rustled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The leaves rustled in the wind.
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I heard someone rustling around in the bushes.
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The cowboy rustled up some cattle for the drive.
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The rancher lost several head of cattle to rustlers last year.
rustled Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: rustled in Brief
The verb 'rustled' [ruhs-uh ld] has two meanings. The first is to move or stir so as to cause a rustling sound, as in 'The leaves rustled in the wind.' The second is to steal livestock, especially cattle, as in 'The rancher lost several head of cattle to rustlers last year.' Synonyms include 'swished,' 'swooshed,' and 'whispered,' while informal alternatives are 'swiped,' 'jacked,' and 'boosted.'
