noun · uncountable · rare

rustling

шепіт

шёпот

Flüstern, Geflüster, Wispern

The rounding up and theft of animals, cattle in particularThe rounding up and theft of animals, cattle in particular.

US/ɹˈʌslɪŋ/

» I heard the rustling of leaves.

Я слышал шорох листвы.

Я слышал шорох листьев.

Я услышал шорох листвы.

Я услышал шорох листьев.

Meaning

2 senses

(uncountable)The rounding up and theft of animals, cattle in particular.
the stealing of cattle
A series of rustles.

Examples

67 sentences

I heard the rustling of leaves.
ruЯ слышал шорох листвы.
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I heard something rustling in the bushes.
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A rustling sound came from upstairs where nobody should've been.
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I heard the leaves rustling.
ruЯ слышал шелест листьев.
deIch hörte die Blätter rascheln.
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Do you hear rustling?
Чуєш шелест?
ruВы слышите шорох?
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Origin

From Middle English *rustlynge, rustland, from Old English hrīstlende, *hrȳstlende, presen

From Middle English *rustlynge, rustland, from Old English hrīstlende, *hrȳstlende, present participle of Old English *hrȳstlan (“to rustle”), equivalent to rustle + -ing.

From Middle English rusteling, roustlyge, equivalent to rustle + -ing.

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