read/write head

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Noun read/write head has 1 sense

read/write head, head - (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk
--₁ is a kind of coil

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Term: Read Write Head

Noun: The read-write head refers to the device in a computer's hard disk drive that actually reads and writes data on the hard disk.

Example Sentence: The read-write head of the hard disk malfunctioned, leading to data loss.

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