Definition of emergencies

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • emergencies is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • emergencies is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • emergencies is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of emergencies


  • a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. emergency brake
    2. hand brake
    3. parking brake
  • a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action (noun)

    Examples

    1. he never knew what to do in an emergency

    Synonyms

    1. exigency
    2. pinch
  • a state in which martial law applies (noun)

    Examples

    1. the governor declared a state of emergency

See definition of emergencies in Merriam Webster