lam Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a rapid escape (as by criminals)
   getaway.
   
   • the thieves made a clean getaway
   • after the expose he had to take it on the lam
2. verb flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
   run; head for the hills; hightail it; bunk; run away; take to the woods; scarper; escape; fly the coop; break away; scat; turn tail.
   
   • If you see this man, run!
   • The burglars escaped before the police showed up
3. verb give a thrashing to; beat hard
   thrash; thresh; flail.
   

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