1. Noun
A discus; a quoit.
2. Noun
A flat, circular plate; as, a disk of metal or paper.
3. Noun
The circular figure of a celestial body, as seen projected of the heavens.
4. Noun
A circular structure either in plants or animals; as, a blood disk; germinal disk, etc.
5. Noun
The whole surface of a leaf.
6. Noun
The central part of a radiate compound flower, as in sunflower.
7. Noun
A part of the receptacle enlarged or expanded under, or around, or even on top of, the pistil.
8. Noun
The anterior surface or oral area of coelenterate animals, as of sea anemones.
9. Noun
The lower side of the body of some invertebrates, especially when used for locomotion, when it is often called a creeping disk.
10. Noun
In owls, the space around the eyes.
11. Noun
(computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored
Vocabulary classified under Computing and technology
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