Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
getaway
IPA transcription: [ɡ'ɛtəw,eɪ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
getaway, lam
Meaning:
a rapid escape (as by criminals); "the thieves made a clean getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam"
Synonyms:
pickup, getaway
Meaning:
the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration; "his car has a lot of pickup"
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