Meaning of the word disc in English

What does disc mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

disc

US /dɪsk/

UK /dɪsk/

a flat, thin, round object

Example:

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The game comes on a compact disc.

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He threw the frisbee disc across the park.

Synonym:

disk plate circle round

a thin, flat, circular piece of material, especially one used for recording or storing information

Example:

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The computer has a hard disc drive.

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She inserted the installation disc into the drive.

Synonym:

disk CD DVD record

to make something into a disc shape

Example:

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The potter carefully disced the clay into a perfect circle.

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The machine discs the metal sheets for precision parts.

Synonym:

shape form mold