n In a parliament, the part of the house assigned to the members, as opposed to the viewing gallery.
n Hence, the right to speak at a given time during a debate or other public event.
n (nautical) That part of the bottom of a vessel on each side of the keelson which is most nearly horizontal.
n (mining) The rock underlying a stratified or nearly horizontal deposit.
n (mining) A horizontal, flat ore body.
n (mathematics) The largest integer less than or equal to a given number.
n (gymnastics) An event performed on a floor-like carpeted surface.
n (finance) A lower limit on the interest rate payable on an otherwise variable-rate loan, used by lenders to defend against falls in interest rates. Opposite of a cap.