lames Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun someone who doesn't understand what is going on
   square; lame.
   
2. noun a fabric interwoven with threads of metal
   lame.
   
   • she wore a gold lame dress
3. verb deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
   cripple; lame.
   
   • The accident has crippled her for life
4. verb flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
   lam; 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
5. verb give a thrashing to; beat hard
   thrash; lam; thresh; flail.
   

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