disposal

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The act of getting rid of something.

   The safe disposal of waste is an important environmental issue.

2. 2
   noun

   The freedom or right to use something whenever you want (often in 'at someone's disposal').

   I used all the resources at my disposal to fix the problem.

3. 3
   noun

   A kitchen device fitted to a sink that grinds up food waste.

   Don't put bones down the garbage disposal.

From dispose + -al.

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