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REDSHIRTS

(noun, verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Redshirts.

Redshirts - as a noun

An athlete who spends a year not participating in official athletic activities, but does not lose his or her eligibility to participate in following years

An unimportant character introduced only to be killed in order to underscore the peril to the important characters; an expendable character.

Example: "Sensing danger, captain kirk decided to beam down to the surface with spock, mccoy, and a couple of redshirts."

A person responsible for loading and unloading weapons, artillery, and equipment from aircraft.

Redshirts - as a verb

To place an athlete in a status wherein the athlete will spend a year not participating in official athletic activities, but will not lose his or her eligibility to participate in following years.

Example: "The university decided to redshirt the freshman linebacker to give him an extra year to build up his bulk."

To take on a status wherein one will spend a year not participating in official athletic activities.

To hold a child out of kindergarten for one year in the hope that the child will do better academically and socially.

Example Sentences

"The redshirts joined the team for the away game."
"The redshirts were responsible for setting up the equipment."
"The redshirts cheered loudly from the stands."
"The coach assigned the redshirts specific tasks during practice."
"The redshirts eagerly awaited their chance to play in the game."
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Word Game Points

Is REDSHIRTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, redshirts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REDSHIRTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is REDSHIRTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, redshirts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REDSHIRTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is REDSHIRTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, redshirts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REDSHIRTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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