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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