dead zone
noun
Meaning
- An area with no life.
- An area of the ocean where oxygen levels are too low to support life, especially as a result of pollution.
- A region where mobile phones do not operate because there is no base station or repeater nearby.
- (gridiron football) Part of the field, entered by a player when they are on their opponent's side of the field but kicking a field goal would probably be unsuccessful and punting the ball would not dramatically change field position.
- Part of a fortification that is relatively sheltered from defending fire, because direct fire from other parts of the walls cannot be directed around a curved wall.
- A region within the player's viewpoint that is less sensitive to small movements, aiding accurate firing of weapons etc.
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