a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function | act of turning to for assistance |
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary | a shelter from danger or hardship |
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve | something or someone turned to for assistance or security |
a subject of study | a safe place |
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 | |