dead spot
The term "dead spot" is used across various fields to describe areas with a lack of activity or performance, such as poor signal reception, insufficient lighting, or minimal movement.
Definition
B2Technology
(technical)An area with weak or nonexistent radio or Wi-Fi signal.
Example
- I can't get any internet in this dead spot of the house.
C1Cinematography
(technical)A part of a scene that lacks sufficient lighting.
Example
- The director asked to add more lights to eliminate the dead spot in the corner of the set.
C1Seismology
(technical)A location near an earthquake epicenter that is prone to earthquakes.
Example
- The town is in a dead spot, making it vulnerable to frequent tremors.
B2Sports
(technical)An area on a basketball court where the ball does not bounce as expected.
Example
- Players avoid dribbling in the dead spot near the baseline.
B2General
(informal)A place or situation where activity is minimal or absent.
Example
- The cafe was a dead spot during the early morning hours.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dead spot":
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