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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An area where military combat is taking place.
- noun Slang An area in a city characterized by economic depression and criminal activity.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a city district known for its vice and high crime rate
- noun a military area where combat forces operate
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