disks (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪsks/

Definition

A flat, circular object, often used for storing data or as a part of a machine.

Examples

• The CD-ROM drive spins the disk to read the data.

• He used a screwdriver to remove the disk brake.

• The ancient Egyptians used stone disks for grinding grain.

How to Use disks

disk drive (collocation)

A mechanism that reads from or writes to a disk. — "The computer needs a disk drive to access the data."

disk space (collocation)

The amount of storage available on a disk. — "I need to free up some disk space to install the new software."

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