disc Meaning & Definition
What Does Disc Mean?
As a noun, disc means A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object. It can also mean An intervertebral disc. As a verb, it means To harrow with a disc harrow.
Disc in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪsk/ |
| Synonyms | disk, platter and saucer |
| Plural | discs |
| Verb forms | discs, discing, disced |
Disc Definition (Noun)
- A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
A coin is a disc of metal.
- An intervertebral disc.
- Something resembling a disc.
Venus's disc cut off light from the Sun.
- A vinyl phonograph or gramophone record.
Turn the disc over, after it has finished.
- The flat surface of an organ, as a leaf, any flat, round growth.
- Ellipsis of flying disc; synonym of frisbee; generic name for the trademark Frisbee.
- Alternative form of disk
Disc as a Verb
- To harrow with a disc harrow.
- To move towards, or operate at, zero blade pitch, orienting the propeller blades face-on to the oncoming airflow and maximizing the drag generated by the propeller.
In the air, the asymmetric drag generated by a discing propeller can result in loss of control of the airplane.
Noun
- A vinyl phonograph / gramophone record.
Turn the disc over, after it has finished.
- (ultimate frisbee) A Frisbee.
Synonyms of Disc
Disc synonyms and antonyms →Disc in a Sentence
A coin is a disc of metal.
Venus's disc cut off light from the Sun.
Turn the disc over, after it has finished.
In the air, the asymmetric drag generated by a discing propeller can result in loss of control of the airplane.
Word Forms & Grammar
disc (plural discs)
disc (third-person singular simple present discs, present participle discing, simple past and past participle disced)
Words That Rhyme With Disc
Origin of Disc
From French disque, from Latin discus, from Ancient Greek δίσκος (dískos, “disk, quoit, platter”). Doublet of dais, desk, discus, dish, disk, and diskos.
Common Questions About Disc
Is disc a noun or a verb?
Disc is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for disc?
Words with a similar meaning to disc include disk, platter and saucer. See the full list of disc synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of disc?
The plural of disc is discs.
What is the past tense of disc?
The past tense of disc is disced. The present participle is discing.