getaway | ||
1. | [ noun ] the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration | |
Synonyms: | pickup | |
Examples: | "his car has a lot of pickup" |
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Related terms: | acceleration | |
2. | [ noun ] a rapid escape (as by criminals) | |
Synonyms: | lam | |
Examples: | "the thieves made a clean getaway" "after the expose he had to take it on the lam" |
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Related terms: | escape run | |
Similar spelling: |
get_away geta Getty |