| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : being or relating to a baseball play in which a base runner starts for the next base as the pitcher starts to pitch and the batter attempts to hit the ball
2.
a.
(1) of the driver of a vehicle : guilty of leaving the scene of an accident without stopping to render assistance or to comply with legal requirements
(2) : caused by, resulting from, or involving a hit-and-run driver
increasing numbers of hit-and-run deaths
a hit-and-run accident
b. : involving or intended for quick specific action or results rather than permanent use
small hit-and-run units of troops
hit-and-run merchandising