emergency (n.)

  1. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; he never knew what to do in an emergency

    [ Syn: exigency , pinch ]

  2. a state in which martial law applies; the governor declared a state of emergency'

  3. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage

    [ Syn: hand brake , emergency brake , parking brake ]

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