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cassette_drive

cassette drive

English

Noun

cassette drive (plural cassette drives)

  1. (computing) A cassette tape interface unit for computers, used to read and/or write data to/from a minicassette.
  2. A drive mechanism used in a cassette deck to advance or rewind (drive) the tape by spinning the spools

Synonyms

  • (drive mechanism): tape deck motor
  • (computing): cassette tape drive

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