dongle
/ˈdɒŋɡl̩/noun
Middle School
1
Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, digital media players, software copy protect devices, and adapters.
2
A hardware device used by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.
Explore More
More Middle School words starting with “D”
Browse other words in the same learning bracket as dongle.