n.
1.a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
2.a particular environment or walk of life
3.a subject of study
4.a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
5.a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
6.the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Idiom of the Day
work over (someone) or work (someone) over
to threaten or beat someone
The criminal gang worked over the storeowner in order to get some money from him.
