"dead spot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dead spots [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dead spot (plural dead spots)
  1. An area that has no radio (or wi-fi) reception.
    Sense id: en-dead_spot-en-noun-cCY5rIuU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 10 44
  2. (cinematography) A part of a scene that has insufficient lighting. Categories (topical): Cinematography
    Sense id: en-dead_spot-en-noun-z~ELkeox Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 10 44 Topics: broadcasting, cinematography, film, media, television
  3. (seismology) A location around an earthquake epicentre that is prone to earthquake. Categories (topical): Seismology Synonyms: blind spot, blind zone
    Sense id: en-dead_spot-en-noun-d4a1n61L Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 10 44 Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences, seismology

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