Phrase guide

disk drive

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A computer drive that reads disks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: disc drive, hard drive, Winchester drive

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: drive

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: napęd dyskowy — computer drive that reads disks
  • Spanish: lector de discos — computer drive that reads disks
  • Spanish: unidad de disco — computer drive that reads disks
  • Welsh: disgyrrwr — computer drive that reads disks