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