hardware

[hahrd-wair] / ˈhɑrdˌwɛər /

NOUN

tools; fittings, especially made of metal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

housewares plumbing

STRONG

accouterments appliances fasteners fixtures implements ironware kitchenware metalware utensils

WEAK

household furnishings

Example Sentences

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I lifted several doors off their hinges in our house last month to refinish the hardware and hang them straighter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here are 10 of the most important moments in the evolution of entertainment hardware and their cultural repercussions.

From The Wall Street Journal

As competitive pressures heat up among AI hardware suppliers, D.A.

From MarketWatch

In the press release, Anthropic also reaffirmed its commitment to platform and hardware neutrality.

From MarketWatch

Its Arctic climate acts as a natural coolant for heat-intensive hardware.

From The Wall Street Journal