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hard drive
noun
computers : a device that is used for storing computer data and that contains one or more hard disks
Full Definition of HARD DRIVE
: a data-storage device consisting of a drive and one or more hard disks
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First Known Use of HARD DRIVE
1983
HARD DRIVE Defined for Kids
hard drive
noun
Definition of HARD DRIVE for Kids
: a data storage device of a computer containing one or more hard disks
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