Noun: hardware 'haa(r)d,wehr
- Instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
"The kitchen was well-equipped with high-quality hardware";
- ironware
- (computing) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
"The IT department ordered new computer hardware for the office upgrade";
- computer hardware
- (military) major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
"The country invested heavily in new military hardware"
Derived forms: hardwares
Type of: arms, component, constituent, element, implements of war, instrumentality, instrumentation, means, munition, weaponry, weapons system
Part of: computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
Encyclopedia: Hardware, Virginia