Definitions

1. noun

a sudden and uncontrolled flight of animals, especially horses, in a panic

“The tourists watched in horror as a large group of horses broke into an estampede through the crowded festival grounds.”

2. verb

to cause animals to run wildly and uncontrollably, typically in a panic

“The loud noise from the fireworks started to estampede the horses, causing them to gallop out of the arena.”