/ ˈhɑːdweə(r); NAmE ˈhɑːrdwer/ noun [ U ]
1.
( computing ) the machinery and electronic parts of a computer system
—compare software
2.
( BrE also iron·mon·gery ) tools and equipment that are used in the house and garden / yard :
a hardware shop
3.
the equipment, machinery and vehicles used to do sth :
tanks and other military hardware