REDSHIRTING
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Redshirting.
Redshirting - 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
"Many parents consider redshirting their child in kindergarten."
"The benefits of redshirting vary from child to child."
"The school has a redshirting policy for children with summer birthdays."
"Kindergarten redshirting is more common in some countries than others."
"They are considering redshirting their daughter, as she is not quite ready for kindergarten."
Word Game Points
Is REDSHIRTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, redshirting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REDSHIRTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is REDSHIRTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, redshirting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREDSHIRTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is REDSHIRTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, redshirting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREDSHIRTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
