Compact record? (4)
I believe the answer is:
disc
This clue could be a double definition.
'compact' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'record?' is the second definition.
(eg a CD, compact disc)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for disc that I've seen before include "Flat thin circular body" , "Old record" , "45, eg?" , "something moving in the spine" , "counter" .)