russell
word
/ˈɹəsəɫ/
RUH-suhl
/ˈɹəsəl/
RUH-suhl
Definition
To russell means to make a soft, light sound like leaves, paper, or clothing moving against something. It is a rare word and is usually a variant or misspelling of 'rustle'.
Usage & Nuances
Very uncommon in modern English. Most learners should use 'rustle' instead. It is mainly used for soft natural or fabric-like sounds, not loud shaking or sharp noise.
Spanish: rusel (movimiento suave entre hojas o tela)Portuguese (BR): farfalhar - roçar com som levePortuguese (PT): farfalhar - roçar com som leveChinese (Simplified): 沙沙作响 - 发出窸窣声Chinese (Traditional): 沙沙作響 - 發出窸窣聲Hindi: सरसराहट करना - हल्की खड़खड़ाहट पैदा करनाArabic: يُحْدِثُ حَفِيفًا - يُصْدِرُ صَوْتَ حَرَكَةٍ خَفِيفًاBengali: শবদ করা (পাতা, কাগজ, কাপড়ের হালকা শব্দ) - মর্মর শব্দ করাRussian: шуршатьJapanese: そよめく - カサカサ音を立てるVietnamese: xào xạcKorean: 바스락거리다Turkish: hışırdamakUrdu: سرسراہٹ کرناIndonesian: berdesir
Example Sentences
The leaves russelled in the wind.
basic
Her dress russelled when she walked.
basic
I heard paper russell on the desk.
basic
Something russelled in the bushes, and we all went quiet.
natural
She reached into her bag, and the wrappers russelled loudly.
natural
The script says the curtains russell as the actor enters.
natural