disks

noun

(computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove

a flat circular plate

something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

verb

draw a harrow over (land)

Roots

discusdisk- · Latin · disk, plate

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