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hardware


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

hardware

Details

Large and small items that are necessary to attach, anchor, hold, or join materials and components of structures, furniture, and other objects. Also, items used in the finishing of buildings and objects, such as hinges and knobs.

Variations

Cabinet hardware

fittings

ironmongery

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