interchangeablehardware
nounUK /ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl ˈhɑːdweə/
US /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl ˈhɑːrdwer/
Parts you can swap with other parts because they fit the same way.
The bike shop uses interchangeable hardware so any wheel fits any frame.
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2. Standard screws and bolts that can be used in many different machines.
The repair kit comes with interchangeable hardware for most power tools.
3. Computer parts that can be moved from one device to another without changes.
The server rack uses interchangeable hardware for easy upgrades.
4. Toy building pieces that connect with pieces from other sets.
These blocks are interchangeable hardware, so they snap together with other brands.