Associations to the word «Getaway»

Wiktionary

GETAWAY, noun. A means of escape.
GETAWAY, noun. The effecting of an escape.
GETAWAY, noun. A vacation or holiday or the destination for one.
GETAWAY, adjective. Pertaining to an escape, as in a vehicle or plans.

Dictionary definition

GETAWAY, noun. The attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration; "his car has a lot of pickup".
GETAWAY, noun. A rapid escape (as by criminals); "the thieves made a clean getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam".

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