Stampede
Definition of Stampede
Stam`pede´ Pronunciation: stăm`pēd´ | n. | 1. | A wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic. | | 2. | Any sudden unconcerted moving or acting together of a number of persons, as from some common impulse; as, a stampede to the gold regions; a stampede in a convention; a stampede toward U. S. bonds in the credit markets. | | v. i. | 1. | To run away in a panic; - said of droves of cattle, horses, etc., also of armies. | | v. t. | 1. | To disperse by causing sudden fright, as a herd or drove of animals. |
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