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Hardware

/hˈɑˌrdwɛr/
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(noun) Fixtures, equipment, fasteners, tools, and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.

You will find this in a hardware store.
He deals in hardware.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I need to go to the ____ store to buy some nails, screws, and a new light bulb.

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