n. Ware made of metal, as cutlery, kitchen utensils, and the like; ironmongery.n. Any of the physical objects used in carrying out an activity, in contrast to the knowledge, skill, or theory required to perform the activity; mostly used collectively.n. The sum of all the physical objects, such as the electrical, mechanical, and electronic devices which comprise a computer system; ; contrasted with software, the programs executed by the computer.n. The weapons, transport, and other physical objects used in conducting a war.n. Weapons, especially handguns, carried on the person.