Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rustler
noun
/ˈrʌs.lər/
Definition
A person who steals cattle, especially from a ranch.
Examples
- The rustler was captured after a long chase across the plains.
- Stories of rustlers and their exploits became popular in Western folklore.
- Local ranchers formed a vigilante group to deal with the rustler threat.
Meaning
Rustlers are often associated with the American West and cowboy culture, where cattle rustling was a common crime.
Synonyms
- thief
- bandit
- stealer
- cattle thief
