drop zone
Plural
drop zones
1
an agreed area where military supplies are dropped to ground troops
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2
the designated area on the ground where skydivers land after their parachute descent
In skydiving, a drop zone is the designated area on the ground where parachutists are expected to land after jumping from an aircraft. It is carefully selected to ensure safety and enough space for divers to land without obstacles. The drop zone is marked with clear boundaries, and it is usually located in an open area, such as a field or a large, controlled space, to prevent accidents. Skydivers aim to land as close to the center of the drop zone as possible, as this is the safest and most accurate landing area.
- The instructor pointed out the drop zone before the jump.
- They circled above the drop zone before deploying their parachutes.
- He aimed for the center of the drop zone as he descended.
- Skydivers practiced their landing techniques at the drop zone.
- The skydivers gathered their parachutes after landing in the drop zone.