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CD writer

British

noun

computing a device on a computer for writing CDs

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Thanks to the computer, the Internet, and the fortunate gift of a CD writer from a friend, I was in business.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

The only thing I was missing was my own CD writer, because it was the most expensive component.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

Daniel was two grades above me and a real computer geek; he even had a CD writer at home, back when nobody had CD writers.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

At the time a CD writer cost as much as the rest of the computer, nearly 2,000 rand.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

And, as thanks, he bequeathed unto me his CD writer.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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