Meanings
noundead spot (plural dead spots)
plural dead spots
- broadcastingA part of a scene that has insufficient lighting.
- geographyA location around an earthquake epicentre that is prone to earthquake.
Synonyms: blind spot, blind zone
- architectureThe flaw of building that cannot be seen when collapsing because poor structure, built not according specified standards, or not earthquake-proof.
Synonyms: blind spot
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA location around an earthquake epicentre that is prone to earthquake.
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blind spotblind zone
nounThe flaw of building that cannot be seen when collapsing because poor structure, built not according specified standards, or not earthquake-proof.
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Translations
Spanish punto muerto
- punto muertoTranslations
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APA
dead spot. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dead%20spot
MLA
“dead spot.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dead%20spot. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dead spot,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dead%20spot.
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