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mainframe
noun main·frame \ˈmān-ˌfrām\
: a large and very fast computer that can do many jobs at once
Full Definition of MAINFRAME
: a computer with its cabinet and internal circuits; also : a large fast computer that can handle multiple tasks concurrently
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First Known Use of MAINFRAME
circa 1964
Rhymes with MAINFRAME
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