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First film shots of stampedes (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rushes

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This could be a double definition.

'first film shots' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'stampedes' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for rushes that I've seen before include "Hastens to these plants?" , "Hurries to the river grasses" , "Moves hastily" , "first prints" , "Overcharges" .)

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