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• Hardware — Hard ware (h[aum]rd w[^a]r ), n. 1. Ware made of metal, as cutlery, kitchen utensils, and the like; ironmongery. [1913 Webster] 2. Any of the physical objects used in carrying out an activity, in contrast to the knowledge, skill, or theory… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Ironmongery — I ron*mon ger*y, n. Hardware; a general name for all articles made of iron. Gwilt. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Ironmongery — Once a specific reference to the iron goods produced for domestic rather than industrial use, ironmongery has come to mean a much wider range of useful household items – today produced in all sorts of materials, including the original iron,… …   Wikipedia

• ironmongery — [[t]a͟ɪ͟ə(r)nmʌŋgəri[/t]] N UNCOUNT Ironmongery is articles for the house and garden such as tools, nails, and pans which are sold in an ironmonger s shop. [BRIT] Syn: hardware (in AM, usually use hardware) …   English dictionary

• ironmongery — ironmonger ► NOUN Brit. ▪ a retailer of tools and other hardware. DERIVATIVES ironmongery noun …   English terms dictionary

• ironmongery — /uy euhrn mung geuh ree, mong /, n., pl. ironmongeries. Brit. 1. a hardware store or business. 2. the stock of a hardware store; hardware. [1705 15; IRONMONGER + Y3] * * * …   Universalium

• hardware — Synonyms and related words: appliances, armaments, arms, brassware, chinaware, clayware, components, computer, computer hardware, computer unit, copperware, devices, dinnerware, durable goods, durables, earthenware, electronic brain, electronic… …   Moby Thesaurus

• ironmongery — n. hardware store; hardware, tools and other small objects made of metal …   English contemporary dictionary

• ironmongery — noun Date: 1711 something made of metal; especially British hardware 1 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• ironmongery — noun a) Tools and other hardware that can be bought in an ironmongers shop. b) The trade of an ironmonger …   Wiktionary

• hardware — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. housewares, tools, utensils; ironmongery, plumbing supplies, etc.; slang, guns, weaponry, arms. See instrumentality. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. domestic appliances, fixtures, metal manufactures,… …   English dictionary for students