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зо́на — meaning in English

zona

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English meaning

  • belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
  • prison noun A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
  • sector noun A distinct part or division of something larger, especially an area of economic or social activity.
  • zone noun An area or region marked off by a particular feature, purpose, or restriction.

Senses

зо́на is used for these senses in English:

  • belt (usually, capitalized) A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt).
  • prison A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
  • sector A zone; a designated area.
  • zone A given area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic, use, restriction, etc.

belt — full definition

  1. noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
  2. noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
  3. noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
  4. noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
  5. verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.

prison — full definition

  1. noun A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
  2. noun Any situation or place that feels confining or inescapable, even without literal bars.

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