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Meaning of 'lam' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lam [ v. t.]
- To beat soundly; to thrash.

Meaning of 'lam' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . lam [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a rapid escape (as by criminals)
Example in sentence:
  • after the expose he had to take it on the lam;
  • the thieves made a clean getaway
2 . lam [ v]
Meaning (2):
- flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
Example in sentence:
  • If you see this man, run!;
  • The burglars escaped before the police showed up

Nearby Words:

lama lamaic lamaism lamaist lamaistic lamaite lamantin lamarckian lamarckianism lamarckism

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