ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Disc

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪsk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Disc is a noun meaning A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.

Meaning

A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.

More Meanings

  1. (anatomy) An intervertebral disc.
  2. Something resembling a disc.
  3. A vinyl phonograph or gramophone record.
  4. (botany) The flat surface of an organ, as a leaf, any flat, round growth.
  5. (disc sports) Ellipsis of flying disc; synonym of frisbee; generic name for the trademark Frisbee.
  6. (agriculture) To harrow with a disc harrow.
  7. Alternative form of disk

Example Sentences

A coin is a disc of metal.
Venus's disc cut off light from the Sun.
Turn the disc over, after it has finished.
It is held that discing is as much value to lucerne as cultivation is to corn.

Word Forms

Synonyms for disc

Depending on context, synonyms include disk, platter, saucer, record.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disk, record, platter, saucer, rotary, phonographic.

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