What is the meaning of hit-and-run?

adjective

  • Designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape.
    • usage: "hit-and-run units"; "tip-and-run assaults"
  • Involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident. .
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