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hit-and-run

hit-and-run


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not stopping after causing accident: describes a road accident in which the driver who has hit another person or motor vehicle leaves the scene without stopping
a hit-and-run driver

2. fast and without warning: relying on surprise and speed to overcome an enemy
Three fighter planes launched a hit-and-run attack at dawn.

3. baseball swinging at baseball to protect runner: describes a baseball play in which a base runner starts for the next base as the pitcher throws the ball, which the batter must swing at to protect the runner from being thrown out



noun  (plural hit-and-runs)
Definition:
 
hit-and-run accident: a hit-and-run road accident

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