Definition of '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"
      Synonyms: getaway

Verb

1. flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"
      Synonyms: scat run scarper turn tail run away hightail it bunk head for the hills take to the woods escape fly the coop break away
2. give a thrashing to; beat hard
      Synonyms: thrash thresh flail

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