disposal

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Etymology

From dispose +‎ -al.

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disposal (countable and uncountable, plural disposals)

  1. (countable) A disposition; an arrangement, categorization, or classification of things.
    Coordinate term: dispensation
    at your disposal
  2. (countable) A disposing of or getting rid of something.
    1. (countable, Australian rules football) A kick or a handball of the ball during a game.
  3. (uncountable) The power to use something or someone.
  4. (countable) A garbage disposal
    • 1978 April 8, “Boston So. End (classified advertisement)”, in Gay Community News, page 14:
      2 bedroom apt nicely done. Dishwasher, disposal and many closets. Heat incl $290 mo + security.

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