cassette drive

English

Noun

cassette drive (plural cassette drives)

1. (computing) A cassette tape interface unit for computers, used to read and/or write data to/from a minicassette.
2. A drive mechanism used in a cassette deck to advance or rewind (drive) the tape by spinning the spools

Synonyms

• (drive mechanism): tape deck motor
• (computing): cassette tape drive

Related terms

• microdrive
• tape drive
• (computing): diskette drive, floppy disk drive, floppy diskette drive