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abbreviation
- 1. Lamentations (in biblical references).
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Lam can be a verb meaning to beat soundly or to flee hastily, or a noun meaning a sudden flight. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology, and history of lam from Merriam-Webster.
LAM can be a verb meaning to beat, thrash, or flee, or a noun meaning the 23rd letter of the Arabic alphabet. It can also be an abbreviation for laminated, Lamentations, or a Cuban painter.
LAM is a noun that means escaping, especially from the police. Learn how to use it in sentences and see related words and phrases for running away and escaping.
The verb lam has two meanings: to hit or to run away. If you see a bully making little kids cry, you may be tempted to lam him in the nose and then lam before he can retaliate. The British slang meaning of lam, "hit or beat," is the oldest one, dating from the 16th century.
Lam can mean to beat, to escape, or to flee, depending on the context. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of lam from various sources and dictionaries.
'Lam' can be a verb meaning to beat, thrash, or escape, or a noun meaning a flight or escape. It can also be an abbreviation for Lamentations or laminated.
Lam can be a verb meaning to flee or escape, or a noun meaning flight, especially from the law. It can also be an Arabic letter or an abbreviation for Lamentations.
