单词 | rustle |
释义 | Word Frequency rustle 1(ˈrʌsəl) verb 1. to make or cause to make a low crisp whispering or rubbing sound, as of dry leaves or paper 2. to move with such a sound noun 3. such a sound or sounds Derived forms rustling (ˈrustling) adjective, noun rustlingly (ˈrustlingly) adverb Word origin Old English hrūxlian; related to Gothic hrukjan to crow2, Old Norse hraukr raven, crow1Word Frequency rustle 2(ˈrʌsəl) verb 1. mainly US and Canadian to steal (cattle, horses, etc) 2. US and Canadian informal to move swiftly and energetically Word origin C19: probably special use of rustle1 (in the sense: to move with quiet sound) |
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