exposed area
noun phraseUK /ɪkˈspəʊzd ˈeəriə/
US /ɪkˈspoʊzd ˈeriə/
A part of something that is not covered or protected.
The exposed area of the rock was warm from the sun.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A place on the skin that is not covered by clothing or a bandage.
Put sunscreen on every exposed area before you go outside.
3. A section of a building or object that is open to the weather.
The exposed area of the roof needs new paint.
4. A part of a map or picture that is not hidden by something else.
The exposed area of the drawing showed a small house.