rustling

UK
/ˈrʌs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈrʌs.lɪŋ/

Translations

rustlingnoun
rustlings
pl
The rustling of leaves was soothing.
Шелест листьев был успокаивающим.
I heard a rustling in the bushes.
Я услышал шорох в кустах.
Additional translations
rustlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈrʌslɪŋ/
US
/ˈrʌslɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something producing a soft crackling sound.
rustleverb

rustling

Gerund

rustled
Past Simple
rustled
Past Participle
rustling
Gerund
UK
/ˈrʌs.əl/
US
/ˈrʌs.əl/
The leaves rustle in the wind.
Листья шелестят на ветру.
He tried to rustle some cattle from the neighboring farm.
Он пытался украсть скот с соседней фермы.
The papers rustle as she flips through them.
Бумаги шуршат, когда она их перелистывает.

Definitions

rustlingnoun
A soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by the movement of dry leaves or paper.
The rustling of the leaves in the wind was soothing.
The act of stealing cattle or other livestock.
The rancher was worried about rustling after several cows went missing.
rustlinggerund / present participle
Producing a soft, muffled crackling sound, as of dry leaves or paper in motion.
We strolled beneath the rustling leaves.
rustleverb
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper.
The leaves rustled in the gentle breeze.
To move or act energetically or with speed.
She rustled around the kitchen, preparing dinner for her guests.
To steal cattle, horses, or other livestock.
The outlaws planned to rustle a herd of cattle from the nearby ranch.
To cause (something) to make a soft, muffled crackling sound.
He rustled the papers nervously during the interview.
To obtain or prepare (something) quickly or on short notice, often with the particle 'up'.
I can rustle us up some sandwiches before we leave.