disks

noun

variants or discs
Definition of disksnext
plural of disk
as in fragments

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  1. particles
  2. shards
  3. flakes
Noun
  • To remove dirt or mud stains from carpet, let the area dry completely first, then vacuum to remove any loose particles.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This suggests that there may be unknown forces or particles at play, which could be influencing the universe’s expansion.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of particles
Noun
  • The pals, played by Hacks’ Megan Stalter and actor Owen Thiele, quickly begin to suspect that this guy is in fact Santa Claus, especially when Astin asks for a warm glass of milk and an oversized chocolate chip cookie dusted lightly with candy cane shards.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the smaller finds, such as mosaic and pottery shards, jewelry and utensils from across centuries, are now on display at various stops along the 13-station metro line, which extends almost 6 miles.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of shards
Noun
  • The snow was coming down thick and in big flakes.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder and ginger.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of flakes
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