rustle

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound made by the movement of leaves or grass in the wind.

  - "The rustle of leaves in the wind was soothing."
  - "The hunter heard the rustle of animals in the bushes."

• Verb

  To make a soft, rustling sound.

  - "The wind rustled through the trees."
  - "The plastic bag rustled as she walked."

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Synonyms

rustle up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rustle
mumble , tumble , rumble

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Homophones

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1. Rustle (English) : A sound made by the movement of leaves or grass in the wind or to make a soft, rustling sound.
   

2. Rustle (Scots) : A small stream or brook.
   

3. Rustler (English) : A person who steals cattle or horses.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rustle that leads to same result
rustle , rustled , rustles , rustling , rustle up , rustled up , rustles up , rustling up

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Forms

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rustles, rustled, rustling

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Etymology

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Old English hroslan, from hros 'rough, hoary' + lisan 'to loosen'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rustle' is often used in the title of works of literature, art, and music.

2. The sound of rustling leaves is often used in horror movies to create suspense.

3. In some cultures, the sound of rustling leaves is believed to be a sign of good luck.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whisper: Both rustling and whispering are soft, almost imperceptible sounds.

2. Patter: The sound of rain or small objects falling is similar to the sound of rustling.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of rustling leaves is often used to create suspense or to indicate the presence of animals or people. In art, rustling leaves are a common subject in Impressionist paintings. In music, the sound of rustling leaves is sometimes imitated using a maraca or other percussion instrument.

How to Memorize "rustle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself standing in a forest with the wind blowing through the trees. Visualize the leaves rustling and hear the sound they make.
   - Close your eyes and imagine the sound of rustling leaves. Try to focus on the details of the sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of rustling leaves with autumn or falling leaves.
   - Think of the sound of rustling leaves as a calming, soothing sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that rustling starts with the letter R and sounds like 'rus' as in 'rush'.
   - Think of the word 'rustle' as being related to 'rustic', which means relating to the countryside or rural areas.

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