"disk drive" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: disk drives [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} disk drive (plural disk drives)
  1. (computer hardware) A computer drive that reads disks. Wikipedia link: en:disk drive Categories (topical): Computer hardware Synonyms: drive, disc drive [UK] Derived forms: diskette drive, floppy disk drive, floppy drive, hard disk drive, hard drive, optical disc drive, optical drive Related terms: drum drive, tape drive, cassette drive, cartridge drive, flash drive, flashcard drive, card drive Translations (computer drive that reads disks): lector de discos [masculine] (Spanish), unidad de disco [feminine] (Spanish)

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