Rustler (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who steals livestock (especially cattle).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The sheriff was determined to catch the rustler who had been stealing cattle from local ranches for months.
- The cowboy had a reputation for being able to track down and apprehend even the most cunning rustler.
- A group of ranchers banded together to form a posse to hunt down the rustler who had been plaguing their community.
- The rustler was known for his brazen tactics, often stealing cattle right from under the noses of the ranchers.
- After a long and grueling investigation, the authorities finally caught the rustler and brought him to justice.