English

Noun

neutral zone ‎(plural neutral zones)

1. (American football) A zone between the defensive line of scrimmage and the offensive line of scrimmage.
2. (ice hockey) A zone on the playing surface between the attacking zone and the defending zone as delineated by the two blue lines.
3. (cycling) A non-competitive segment of a bicycle race during which competitors have to stay behind the lead vehicles.

Synonyms

• (ice hockey): center zone, center ice

Derived terms

• neutral-zone infraction

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