HyperDic English HIT ... hit-and-run

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English 2 senses of the word *hit-and-run*:
ADJECTIVE	all	hit-and-run, tip-and-run	designed for or consisting of a brief attack / attack followed by a quick escape
ADJECTIVE	all	hit-and-run	involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident

Englishhit-and-run: 2 senses adjective 1
Meaning	designed for or consisting of a brief attack / attack followed by a quick escape.
Example	"hit-and-run units"
Synonym	tip-and-run
Broader	offensive	For the purpose of attack / attack rather than defense

Englishhit-and-run: 2 senses adjective 2
Meaning	Involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident.
Broader	negligent	Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

HyperDicEnglishHIT ... hit-and-run