lam


lam (http://definr.com/lam)

     n : a rapid escape (as by criminals); "the thieves made a clean
         getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam"
         [syn: getaway]
     v 1: escape or flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you
          see this man, run!" [syn: run, scarper, turn tail,
           run away, bunk, break away]
     2: give a thrashing to; beat hard [syn: thrash, thresh, flail]