Disk - English meaning

noun

A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the centre).

Usage examples:

Draw a circle with a compass

verb

Move all the way around (someone or something), especially more than once.

Usage examples:

They were circling athens airport

noun

A heavy thick-centred disc thrown by an athlete, in ancient greek games or in modern field events.

Usage examples:

As far as performance goes, athletes are throwing the discus more than two times farther than the g…

noun

A round object shaped like a plate that is thrown in sports competitions, or the sport in which this object is thrown

noun

A small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority.

Usage examples:

A diamond ring

verb

Surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment.

Usage examples:

The courthouse was ringed with police

noun

An act of ringing a bell, or the resonant sound caused by this.

Usage examples:

There was a ring at the door

adjective

Shaped like a circle or cylinder.

Usage examples:

She was seated at a small, round table

noun

A circular piece of something.

Usage examples:

Cut the pastry into rounds

adverb

So as to rotate or cause rotation; with circular motion.

Usage examples:

A plane circled round overhead

noun

A shallow dish, typically having a circular indentation in the centre, on which a cup is placed.

Usage examples:

The cabinets should be able to store a generous stack of plates, cups, saucers, and bowls.

noun

A small shallow dish for holding a cup

noun

A small plate that goes under a cup

Usage examples:

A cup and saucer