magnetic head

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Noun magnetic head has 1 sense

magnetic head - an electromagnet (as on a tape recorder) that converts electrical variations into magnetic variations that can be stored on a surface a later retrieved
--₁ is a kind of electromagnet
--₁ is a part of tape recorder, tape machine

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Magnetic Head

Description: A magnetic head, also known as a magnetic read/write head, is a device used in magnetic storage media such as hard drives, tape drives, and magnetic cards. It is responsible for reading and writing data by converting magnetic signals into electrical signals and vice versa.

Senses:

Noun - Hardware: A component of a magnetic storage device that reads and writes data on the magnetic medium.
Noun - Audio Equipment: A type of head used in audio cassette players and recorders to convert magnetic signals from the tape into the corresponding audio signal.

Sample Sentences:

The magnetic head in the tape drive reads the data stored on the magnetic tape.
To listen to the audio tape, ensure the magnetic head is properly aligned with the tape.

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