An area within a port where goods may be temporarily stored without paying duty

A neutral area, between hostile forces, designed to prevent hostilities. / (US) A transitional area between areas of different land use.

plural of relegation zone

(astronomy) The region of the Universe in alignment with the galactic plane of the Milky Way where few galaxies were initially seen due to dust interfering with the view of ground-based telescopes.

(geology) the layer of the Earth's crust, at the top of the asthenosphere, where most earthquakes originate

plural of war zone

A region where war is ongoing. / A region where structures are damaged or in disarray, appearing similar to the effects of a military conflict.

(geography) The part of the Earth between the geographical South Pole and the Antarctic Circle.

(biology) an environment that allows the development of adaptive radiation

(cycling) A designated place along the course of a bicycle race where it is permitted for the riders to receive food and energy drinks from their team support personnel.