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 rustling rustling /ˈrʌslɪŋ/

adjective

  1. Characterized by soft sounds  ( murmurous , rustling , soughing , susurrous )
    characterized by soft sounds
     A murmurous brook
    a murmurous brook
     A soughing wind in the pines
    a soughing wind in the pines
     A slow sad susurrous rustle like the wind fingering the pines
    a slow sad susurrous rustle like the wind fingering the pines

noun

  1. () The stealing of cattle  ( rustling )
    the stealing of cattle
      The rustling of leaves in the wind created a calming ambiance.
    The rustling of leaves in the wind created a calming ambiance.
  2. () A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind  ( whisper , whispering , rustle , rustling )
    a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind