Stampeding: meaning, definitions and examples
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stampeding
[ stæmˈpiːdɪŋ ]
movement of animals
Stampeding refers to the sudden, panicked rush of a group of animals, particularly large animals like cattle or horses. This behavior can occur when the animals feel threatened or are startled by a loud noise or an unexpected event. In a stampede, the chaotic movement often leads to collisions, injuries, or even fatalities among the animals. The phenomenon can also allegorically describe humans moving in a frantic or uncontrolled manner, particularly in crowded places.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The herd began stampeding when the thunder struck.
- During the concert, the crowd started stampeding towards the exits.
- A stampede occurred after the fireworks display frightened the horses.
Translations
Translations of the word "stampeding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 correndo em massa
🇮🇳 भीड़ में भागना
🇩🇪 Stampede
🇮🇩 berlari dalam kerumunan
🇺🇦 поквапливо бігти
🇵🇱 bieg w tłumie
🇯🇵 群衆に突進する
🇫🇷 se précipiter en masse
🇪🇸 correr en masa
🇹🇷 kalabalık içinde koşmak
🇰🇷 군중 속에서 달리다
🇸🇦 الاندفاع في الحشد
🇨🇿 běžet v davu
🇸🇰 bežať v dave
🇨🇳 在拥挤中奔跑
🇸🇮 teči v množici
🇮🇸 hlaupa í hópnum
🇰🇿 көпшілікте жүгіру
🇬🇪 ჯგუფში გაქცევა
🇦🇿 kütlə içində qaçmaq
🇲🇽 correr en masa
Etymology
The word 'stampede' originally comes from the Spanish term 'estampida' which means a sudden movement of a herd, typically in a panic. The term gained traction in English during the 19th century, particularly in the context of cattle herding in the American West. The use of 'stampede' was first recorded in the early 1800s, where it was primarily associated with herding animals, particularly during the cattle drives. The word evolved to also encompass wild animal movements and, later, to describe chaotic human behavior in crowded situations. As the West expanded and cowboys faced unpredictable situations with livestock, the term became a part of their lexicon, illustrating the dangers of managing large groups of animals under stress.