lam

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a rapid escape (as by criminals)
  2. verb flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
  3. verb give a thrashing to; beat hard

Etymology

From Middle English lamen, lemen, from Old English lemian and Old Norse lemja; both from Proto-Germanic *lamjaną.

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Synonyms

getaway

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