noun
General Slang
DZ
dee-ZEE · noun · informal
Drop Zone — the target area for a parachute drop.
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'Drop Zone' — the designated ground area onto which paratroopers or supplies are dropped by parachute.
“"Green light in three — stand by, DZ is coming up."”
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DZ In A Sentence
"Green light in three — stand by, DZ is coming up."
Origin & Usage
US military abbreviation of 'drop zone'.
People Also Ask
What does DZ mean?
DZ stands for 'Drop Zone' — the designated ground area onto which paratroopers or supplies are dropped by parachute.
How is DZ used in an airborne operation?
Jumpmasters cue troops as the aircraft nears it, as in 'green light in three — stand by, DZ is coming up'.
How is DZ different from an LZ?
A DZ is the target for parachute drops, while an LZ (Landing Zone) is where helicopters land.
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