Hardware
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The physical components of a computer system or electronic device, or tools, machinery, and equipment used in construction and home improvement. Tangible equipment as opposed to software.
“The computer shop sells hardware components including processors, memory, and graphics cards.”
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Contains HARD + WARE compound with double A - tech-related term
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Worth 15 points; compound word useful for connecting plays
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