Laufwerk

German

Etymology

laufen (to run) + Werk (work).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛrk/, [ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛʁk], [ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛrk], [ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛɐ̯k]
  • (file)

Noun

Laufwerk n (strong, genitive Laufwerkes or Laufwerks, plural Laufwerke)

  1. (computing) drive
  2. part of a clockwork mechanism
    Das Gehwerk oder (seltener) das Laufwerk ist ein Teil einer mechanischen Uhr, der Antrieb und Schwingsystem verbindet.
    The movement or (more rarely) running gear is a part of a mechanical clock that connects the drive and the oscillating system.
  3. chassis part of a railroad car
  4. chassis part of a tracked vehicle

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Further reading

  • Laufwerk” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Laufwerk” in Duden online
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