- the area immediately surrounding a ring, especially the area occupied by the first row of seats on all sides of a boxing or wrestling ring.
- any place providing a close view.
- in or pertaining to the area immediately surrounding a ring or arena.
- close to the point of action; having a close view.
- the area immediately surrounding an arena, esp the row of seats nearest a boxing or wrestling ring
- any place affording a close uninterrupted view
- (as modifier)
