hardware Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
  2. noun instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
    ironware.
  3. noun (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
    computer hardware.

WordNet


Hard"ware` noun
Definitions
  1. Ware made of metal, as cutlery, kitchen utensils, and the like; ironmongery.

Webster 1913