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Vocabulary Entry
lam
|noun • verb
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noun
A lam is a state of being in flight or escape.
Example Sentences
"The burglar made a quick lam when he saw the police."
"The thief took a lam down the alley after stealing the purse."
"After committing the crime, he was on the lam for weeks."
V
verb
To lam means to run away or flee.
Example Sentences
"He decided to lam from the scene before anyone noticed."
"The rabbit lamed as soon as it heard the noise."
"They tried to catch the suspect, but he had already lamed."