A Fresnel zone plate.

(American football) The area extending twenty yards from the end zone, where a team in possession of the ball is expected to score.

(geology) A deep level seismic zone on the line of subduction. This zone can be as deep as 700km.

A region or context located in between others and therefore not subject to their norms. / (geography) A deteriorating area surrounding a central business district.

(astronomy) The zone around a star where a planet could experience temperatures like those on Earth, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.

To put or place into an indeterminate position; to be in an ambiguous, undetermined, or improper context.

(figuratively) A region in which surreal, supernatural, or fantastic events occur.

(intransitive) To experience or perceive something bizarre or fantastic. / (intransitive) To behave or occur in a confusing or unexpected manner.

plural of zone plate

(astronomy) The zone around a star where a planet could experience temperatures like those on Earth, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.