DISC


Meaning of DISC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪsk ]

( discs)

Note: The spelling 'disk' is also used in American English, mainly for meaning 1.

1.

A disc is a flat, circular shape or object.

Most shredding machines are based on a revolving disc fitted with replaceable blades.

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2.

A disc is one of the thin, circular pieces of cartilage which separates the bones in your back.

I had slipped a disc and was frozen in a spasm of pain.

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3.

see also disk , compact disc , slipped disc

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