Zone - Definition
zone
n 1: a locally circumscribed place characterized by some
distinctive features
2: any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely
divided according to latitude or longitude [syn: zone,
geographical zone]
3: an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a
distinctive feature or characteristic
4: (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure [syn: zone,
zona]
v 1: regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns [syn:
zone, district]
2: separate or apportion into sections; "partition a room off"
[syn: partition, zone]