Go on the lam (4)

I believe the answer is:

bolt

(Other definitions for bolt that I've seen before include "wolf" , "Fasten shut; run away" , "Run away; bar of lock" , "Latch" , "Flash of lightening - run away" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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