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stam•pede

Pronunciation: (stam-pēd'), [key]
—n., v., -ped•ed, -ped•ing.

—n.
1. a sudden, frenzied rush or headlong flight of a herd of frightened animals, esp. cattle or horses.
2. any headlong general flight or rush.
3. Western U.S., Canada.a celebration, usually held annually, combining a rodeo, contests, exhibitions, dancing, etc.

—v.i.
1. to scatter or flee in a stampede: People stampeded from the burning theater.
2. to make a general rush: On hearing of the sale, they stampeded to the store.

—v.t.
1. to cause to stampede.
2. to rush or overrun (a place): Customers stampeded the stores.

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