Getaway (Noun)
Meaning 1
The attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration; "his car has a lot of pickup".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The sports car's getaway was breathtaking, leaving all the other vehicles in its dust as it sped down the highway.
- Its getaway from 0 to 60 mph in just 3 seconds made the motorcycle a favorite among thrill seekers.
- The getaway of the high-performance car was so smooth and quiet that it felt like it was floating down the road.
- The getaway of the old truck was slow and labored, struggling to climb even the slightest of hills.
- After fine-tuning the engine, the driver's getaway from the starting line was a full second faster than his previous record.
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Meaning 2
A rapid escape (as by criminals); "the thieves made a clean getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.