hard·ware 
/ˈhɑɚdˌweɚ/ noun
/ˈhɑɚdˌweɚ/ noun [noncount] 1 : things (such as tools or parts of machines) that are made of metal
▪ a hardware store 2 : equipment used for a particular purpose
▪ military hardware [=guns, tanks, etc.] ; especially : computer equipment
▪ She bought some new hardware for her system. — compare software
▪ a hardware store
▪ military hardware [=guns, tanks, etc.] ; especially : computer equipment
▪ She bought some new hardware for her system. — compare software
