<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object)<ul><li>to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers.</li><li>to cause such sounds by moving or stirring something.</li><li>to move, proceed, or work energetically: Rustle around and see what you can find.</li></ul></li><li>(used with object)<ul><li>to move or stir so as to cause a rustling sound: The wind rustled the leaves.</li><li>to move, bring, or get by energetic action: I'll go rustle some supper.</li><li>to steal (livestock, especially cattle).</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the sound made by anything that rustles: the rustle of leaves.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase (Informal)</strong></p><ul><li>to find, gather, or assemble by effort or search: to rustle up some wood for a fire.</li></ul>