hardware

noun

Fixtures, equipment, fasteners, 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.

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

(informal) Equipment.

(technology) Electronic equipment.

Metal implements.

(slang) A firearm.

(slang) Medals or trophies.

(Philippines) Ellipsis of hardware store. [A shop that sells tools, fasteners, and similar objects known collectively as hardware; related sundries used in construction, repair, and maintenance; and (usually) household goods.]

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