hardware
1. A computer or computer system's physical equipment, such as screens, keyboards, disk drives, etc. The IT guy says he thinks it's a hardware issue, so he's going to bring me another screen to try. The hardware seems fine to me, so it could be a software issue. Let me try a few things. I think you've got a hardware problem here. Let's see what happens if we change the battery in your wireless mouse.
2. Military weapons. If we want to attempt an ambush, we're going to need a lot more hardware at our disposal. You guys block off the back entrance to the town so no reinforcements of hardware can get through to the insurgents. No one takes their prime minister seriously because they know he doesn't have the hardware to back up his threats.
3. slang A gun. Yeah, and what if the police catch you with illegal hardware like that, huh? Yo, this area is rough. You're gonna want some hardware on you for protection. How did the shooter make it through the security checkpoint with hardware on him?
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hardware
1. n. whiskey; potent liquor. This hardware is enough to knock your socks off.
2. n. hard drugs or hard liquor. No wine for me. Give me the hardware.
3. n. a weapon; a gun. (Underworld and Western.) I think I see your hardware showing.
4. n. computer parts, as opposed to computer programs. The software is okay, so it must be the hardware that’s off.
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