stamp battery

Metall.: A series of stamps in a machine for comminuting ores. [STAMP, 8., 11. 4.] stamp-collector, s. 3828 and causing them to run for long distances; a sudden dispersal of a herd of cattle or horses; hence, a sudden flight, as of an army, in consequence of a panic; a hurried rush. "A stampede was made to the nearest place of egre ." -Field , Feb. 12, 1887. stăm-pēde', v. t. & i. [STAMPEDE, 8. ] A. Trans.: To cause to break off in a stampede; to cause to take to panic or flight. B. In trans.: To take to sudden flight, as in a panic.