hardware (n.)

  1. major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

  2. instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal

    [ Syn: ironware ]

  3. (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system

    [ Syn: computer hardware ]

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