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TIP-AND-RUN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does tip-and-run mean?
• TIP-AND-RUN (adjective)
The adjective TIP-AND-RUN has 1 sense:
1. designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape
Familiarity information: TIP-AND-RUN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape
Synonyms:
hit-and-run; tip-and-run
Context example:
tip-and-run assaults
Similar:
offensive (for the purpose of attack rather than defense)
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