EMERGENCY

/ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: E1M3E1R1G2E1N1C3Y4 = 17

Definition

  1. noun a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action. — synonyms: exigency, pinch
  2. noun a state in which martial law applies.
  3. noun a brake operated by hand. — synonyms: hand_brake, emergency_brake, parking_brake

Examples

  • “he never knew what to do in an emergency”
  • “the governor declared a state of emergency”
  • “usually operates by mechanical linkage”

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