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hardware

/ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/

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noun

Fixtures, equipment, tools and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.

Examples :

"My dad bought new hardware at the store to fix the leaky faucet in the kitchen. "

material architecture technology utility building industry device machine item

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noun

Examples :

"military hardware"

technology electronics technical computing machine item

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The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.

Examples :

"The computer's hardware, including the motherboard and graphics card, needed replacing because it was too old. "

computing electronics technology machine technical device system

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noun

Electronic equipment.

Examples :

"The computer lab needs new hardware. "

electronics electronics technology computing technical device machine thing

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noun

Metal implements.

Examples :

"The blacksmith sharpened the hardware for the new wagon. "

material item thing

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noun

Examples :

"The antique shop owner displayed various hardware, including a beautifully crafted antique firearm. "

weapon military