dongle

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Synonyms: dangle, dingle, yongle, bongle, doggle, donkle, songle

Antonyms: dangle, dingle, yongle, bongle, doggle, donkle, songle

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q16796509}}{{lb|en|computer hardware}} Any small [[device]] that plugs into an [[electronic]] device, typically a [[computer]], and [[alter]]s its [[functionality]]. Common examples include [[wireless modem]]s, [[digital media]] [[player]]s, [[software]] copy protect devices, and [[adapter]]s.
2. {{lb|en|computer hardware}} A [[hardware]] device used by a specific [[application]] for purposes of [[copy protection]].

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