hardware Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
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noun instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
ironware.
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noun (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
computer hardware.
WordNet
Hard"ware` noun
Definitions
Ware made of metal, as cutlery, kitchen utensils, and the like; ironmongery.