a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function | a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily |
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary | a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game |
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve | |
a subject of study | |
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) | |
a particular environment or walk of life | |