escape

Definitions of escape
  1. noun
    the act of escaping physically
    synonyms: afufa, afufón, escapada, escapatoria, fuga, huida
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    evasión
    the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver
    fuga
    a rapid escape (as by criminals)
    hégira, éxodo
    a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
    elusión
    the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
    maniobra
    an action aimed at evading an opponent
  2. noun
    a means or way of escaping
    synonyms: evasión
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    type of:
    manera, medio
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
  3. noun
    mechanical device that regulates movement
    synonyms: disparador
  4. noun
    the discharge of a fluid from some container
    synonyms: filtración, fuga, salida
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