lam meaning and definition

LAM noun

Definition of lam (noun)

1. a rapid escape (as by criminals)
   • "the thieves made a clean getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam"
   • synonyms: getaway

LAM verb

Definition of lam (verb)

1. flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
   • "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"
   • synonyms: break away, bunk, escape, fly the coop, head for the hills, hightail it, run, run away, scarper, scat, take to the woods, turn tail
2. give a thrashing to; beat hard
   • synonyms: flail, thrash, thresh