rustling
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for rustling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The crime of stealing livestock.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use rustling
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English *rustlynge, rustland, from Old English hrīstlende, *hrȳstlende, present participle of Old English *hrȳstlan (“to rustle”), equivalent to rustle + -ing.
Full origin of rustling →Frequently asked questions
What does “rustling” mean?
The word “rustling” means the crime of stealing livestock. In plain terms, either the soft sound of dry things moving, or the act of stealing livestock.
How do you use “rustling” in a sentence?
Here is “rustling” used in a sentence: “Cattle rustling was a hanging offense in the Old West.”
What part of speech is “rustling”?
“Rustling” is a noun.
How many meanings does “rustling” have?
“Rustling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the crime of stealing livestock.