lam

(noun) a rapid escape (as by criminals). Synonyms: getaway. Examples: "The thieves made a clean getaway." "After the expose he had to take it on the lam."

(verb) flee; take to one's heels; cut and run. Synonyms: scat, run, scarper, turn tail, run away, hightail it, bunk, head for the hills, take to the woods, escape, fly the coop, break away. Examples: "If you see this man, run!." "The burglars escaped before the police showed up."

(verb) give a thrashing to; beat hard. Synonyms: thrash, thresh, flail.