lam
noun
- 1
a rapid escape (as by criminals)
the thieves made a clean getaway
after the expose he had to take it on the lam
verb
- 1
give a thrashing to; beat hard
- 2
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
If you see this man, run!
The burglars escaped before the police showed up
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