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Read/Write Head.
Read/Write Head - as a noun
(computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk
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headExample Sentences
"The read/write head is an essential component of a hard disk drive."
"When reading data from a floppy disk, the read/write head moves across the disk's surface."
"The read/write head of a cassette player converts magnetic signals into sound."
"During data transfer, the read/write head hovers just above the platter in a hard drive."
"The read/write head of a tape drive allows information to be stored and retrieved from magnetic tape."