Disk

usgb/dɪsk/
noun

A flat, thin, round object.

He threw the disk like a Frisbee.
Visual representation of "disk" - A flat, thin, round object

Often appears as...

  • disk drive
  • hard disk
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Physical Shape

Refers to items resembling a flat, circular plate, often used casually.

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She decorated the room with colorful paper disks.
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Sporting Goods

Used in sports like discus or ultimate frisbee to describe the object thrown.

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He excelled at throwing the disk, breaking his previous record.
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Not Always Digital

Not to be confused with digital storage; can be any round flat object.

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The potter shaped the clay into a perfect disk.
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