HyperDic: ground_zero

English > 3 senses of the expression ground zero:
NOUNlocationground zerothe target of a projectile (as a bomb or missile)
locationground zerothe site of the World Trade Center before it was destroyed
locationground zerothe point of detonation (or above or below) of a nuclear weapon
English > ground zero: 3 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningThe target of a projectile (as a bomb or missile).
Broadertarget, target areaThe location of the target that is to be hit
English > ground zero: 3 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningThe site of the World Trade Center before it was destroyed.
Instance ofsite, land siteThe piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
Part ofNew York, New York City, Greater New YorkThe largest city in New York State and in the United States
English > ground zero: 3 senses > noun 3, location
MeaningThe point of detonation (or above or below) of a nuclear weapon.
BroaderpointThe precise location of something

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