lam

Dictionary definition · lam

noun

a rapid escape (as by criminals)"the thieves made a clean getaway"

verb

flee; take to one's heels; cut and run"If you see this man, run!"
give a thrashing to; beat hard

Similar words

getaway break away bunk escape fly the coop head for the hills hightail it run run away flail

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).