disk crash

noun

1. computing the failure of a disk storage system, usually resulting from the read/write head touching the moving disk surface and causing mechanical damage

Example Sentences

The city said Thursday that the documents are “unrecoverable due to a multiple hard disk crash” of a contractor’s computer server.

From Washington Times

The city said Thursday that the documents are “unrecoverable due to a multiple hard disk crash” of a contractor’s computer server.

From Seattle Times

The military, after first announcing a flying disk crash, quickly revised their story, saying it was actually an experimental weather balloon.

From The Guardian

One occurs when two giant objects in a disk crash into each other and release metal-rich gas into the dust cloud.

From Time

One occurs when two giant objects in a disk crash into each other and release metal-rich gas into the dust cloud.

From Time