DONGLE
dongle
(noun) (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dongle (plural dongles)
(computer hardware) Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, software copy protect devices, and adapters.
(computer hardware) A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.
Anagrams
• Delong, Golden, golden, longed
Source: Wiktionary
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