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disk

Definition

  • noun: the seemingly flat figure of a celestial body
  • verb: to cultivate with an implement (as a harrow or plow) that turns and loosens the soil with a series of discs
  • variant spelling of 'disc'
  • synonyms: discus, quoit, circle

Examples

  • There isn't much 'disk space' [=room for storage on a computer disk] left.

  • a cracker topped with a thin 'disk' of sausage

  • Remember to save the file to your 'hard disk'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Rumor was they tested dispersing water-based chemicals into the air... ...but isn't that illegal? I want all the information on the development of this project... ...all data, files, backup disks, on my desk right away. Did you lose one? I'm merging your department with Archives. (..)
    2005 Batman Begins