Hardware (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Implements Of War
• Munition
• Weapons System
• Arms

Meaning ²

(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Computer Hardware

Antonyms

• Software

Hypernyms

• Element
• Constituent

Hyponyms

• Computer Memory
• Computer Storage
• C.P.U.
• Storage
• Mainframe
• Processor
• Central Processor
• Memory Board
• CPU
• Store

Meaning ³

Instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Ironware

Hypernyms

• Instrumentation