discard

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To throw away or get rid of something you no longer want.

   Please discard any food that is past its expiry date.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of throwing something away, or a thing that has been thrown away.

   The bin was full of discards from the kitchen.

3. 3
   noun

   A playing card that a player throws out during a card game.

   He picked up the discard to complete his hand.

From dis- + card. Compare Spanish descartar.

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