Meaning & Definition of word "Disc"
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Disc
/dɪsk/
noun:
- 1. A flat, circular object or shape.
- Example: The disc was designed to fit perfectly into the sleeve of the case.
- 2. A thin, flat, usually circular object that may have information encoded onto it, such as a compact disc (CD) or a digital versatile disc (DVD).
- Example: I purchased a new music album on a CD disc.
- 3. A part in a machine or mechanism that is typically round and flat.
- Example: The brake disc needs to be replaced due to excessive wear.
- 4. Any object that is used for throwing in sports, such as a frisbee or disc golf disc.
- Example: He threw the disc across the park during their game of disc golf.
- 5. A circular, flat anatomical structure, such as an intervertebral disc in the spine.
- Example: The doctor explained that the herniated disc was causing her back pain.
Etymology
From Latin 'discus', from Greek 'diskos' meaning 'disc, disk'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
disc golf:
A sport where players throw a disc at a target, similar to golf.
disc brake:
A type of braking system using a disc to slow down a vehicle.
compact disc:
A digital optical disc storage format for storing data.
vinyl disc:
A round, flat object made from vinyl, usually used to play music.
Related Words
diskette:
A small, flexible removable data storage disk.
disco:
A genre of dance music and a dance venue.
discourage:
To prevent or deter someone from doing something.
Slang Meanings of disc
Meaning: To detest or dislike something.
Example Sentence: I totally disc that movie; it was awful.
Meaning: Referring to a CD or vinyl in casual conversations.
Example Sentence: Check out my new disc; it's a classic album!