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rustle


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noun

Definition of RUSTLE

: a quick succession or confusion of small sounds
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Examples of RUSTLE

  1. He heard a rustle of leaves behind him.

First Known Use of RUSTLE

1759

Rhymes with RUSTLE

bustle, hustle, muscle, tussle

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