hard disk
hɑːrd dɪsk
hard disk: data storage device using magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information
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Noun

1.
computer storageTECH.data storage device using magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital informationTECH.
  • The computer's hard disk can store up to 1TB of data.
hard drive HDD
2.
technologyTECH.drive unit containing magnetic disks for data storageTECH.
  • He replaced the old hard disk with a new one.
disk drive hard drive
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  • hard disk: data storage device using magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information
    data storage device using magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information
  • hard disk: drive unit containing magnetic disks for data storage
    drive unit containing magnetic disks for data storage

Expressions with hard disk

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hard disk driven.
device storing data in computers using magnetic disks
The computer's hard disk drive failed, losing all data.
external hard diskn.
data storage device kept outside a computer and linked by cable
I keep my photo backups on an external hard disk.

Expressions with hard

hard cheesen.
firm cheese made by pressing curds
Parmesan is a popular hard cheese.
hard feelingsn.
resentment or bitterness after a disagreement
They parted without hard feelings despite the argument.
hard goingadj.
difficult and requiring a lot of effort
The project was hard going but rewarding.
hard hittern.
person who hits with great force
The boxer was known as a hard hitter in the ring.
hard to getadj.
difficult to obtain or achieve
The rare book is hard to get.
as hard as one canadv.
with maximum effort or intensity
They ran as hard as they can to catch the last bus.

Expressions with disk

disk jockeyn.
person who plays recorded music for an audience
The disk jockey kept the party alive with great tunes.
disk shapen.
form resembling a flat circular figure
The coin has a disk shape.
disk-shapedadj.
having the shape of a flat, round object
The disk-shaped UFO hovered silently above the trees..
disk driven.
device that reads and writes data on a disk
The disk drive stores all your computer files.
disk managementn.
process of organizing, controlling, and maintaining data storage drives on computers
Proper disk management helps prevent data loss and improves system performance.
disk errorn.
error message indicating a problem with a disk
He saw a disk error on the screen after the crash.
removable diskn.
portable storage device that can be detached from a computer
He saved the files on a removable disk for backup.
slipped diskn.
condition where spinal disk moves out of place
He suffered from a slipped disk after the accident.
disk arrayn.
hardware system that connects several disk drives to work as one storage unit
The server uses a disk array to store all customer records safely.
disk crashn.
failure of a disk storage system causing data loss
The company lost important files due to a disk crash.

Terms related to hard disk

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hardenhardlyhardnesscomputerdatadevicediskhardwaremagneticmemorystoragesystem

Terms with hard disk included in their meaning

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hard driven.
computer storage
device in a computer that stores digital data on a hard disk
ghostn.
technology
image of a file or hard disk in computing
plattern.
technology
disk storing data in a hard drive
partitionn.
technology
section of a hard disk
HDacr.
acr: hard disk
computer device used for storing large amounts of digital information
puckv.
sports
strike the hard disk used in ice hockey or lacrosse during play
sealed unitn.
technology
hard disk permanently sealed to prevent damage
Winchestern.
technology
dated term for a hard disk

Examples of hard disk in a sentence

  • The hard disk crashed unexpectedly.
  • The data was stored on the hard disk.
  • He backed up the files to a new hard disk.

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  1. French:disque dur, unité de disque, ...
  2. German:Festplatte, ...
  3. Italian:hard disk, unità disco, ...
  4. Spanish:disco duro, unidad de disco, ...
  5. Portuguese:disco rígido, ...
  6. Chinese:硬盘, 磁盘驱动器, ...
  7. Japanese:ハードディスク, ディスクドライブ, ...
  8. Arabic:قرص صلب, وحدة تخزين صلبة, ...
  9. Hebrew:כּוֹנַן קָשִׁיחַ, כּוֹנָן קָשִׁיחַ, ...
  10. Russian:жесткий диск, жёсткий диск, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жорсткий диск, ...
  12. Hindi:हार्ड डिस्क, ...
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