A subject or area about which one is uninformed or misinformed, often because of a prejudice or lack of appreciation.
A location where radio reception and/or transmission is significantly poorer than in surrounding locations.
A location around an earthquake epicentre that is prone to earthquake.
An inability to recognize a fact or think clearly about a certain topic, especially because of a prejudice.
The place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina, and so where the retina cannot detect light.
The part of the railway/tramway track that cannot be seen in the side mirror or the side window.
In driving, the part of the road that cannot be seen in the rear-view mirror.
In a stadium or auditorium, any location affording those seated or standing there only an obstructed visual or auditory experience.
Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.
Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
A thin, transparent plastic material on which marks are made and projected for the purposes of presentation. See transparency.
A very thin sheet of metal.
A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip
In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist, but can also serve as the sidekick of the protagonist.
One of the incorrect answers presented in a multiple-choice test.
A stylized flower or leaf.
Failure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage.
The track of an animal.
To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials.
To blunt; to dull; to spoil.
To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
To cover or wrap with foil.