Noun has 2 senses

• rustling(n = noun.act) - the stealing of cattle;

Derived form verb rustle₂

• rustling(n = noun.event) rustle, whisper, whispering - a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind;

Derived form verb rustle₁

Adjective has 1 sense

• rustling(s = adj.all) murmurous, soughing, susurrous - characterized by soft sounds; "a murmurous brook"; "a slow sad susurrous rustle like the wind fingering the pines"; "a soughing wind in the pines"