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noun
A hard disk.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
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noun
a rigid magnetic disk mounted permanently in a drive unit
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hard disc, hard disk
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: magnetic disk, magnetic disc, disk, disc
Narrower terms: removable disk
History
So called because it is usually a fixed component of the computer, and not removable like a floppy disk.
Across languages
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