hal
- A nickname or short form of the name Harold or Henry. nounHal was known for his quick wit and charm.After the ceremony, Hal gave a heartfelt speech.
- A term used in computing, short for 'Hardware Abstraction Layer', which is a layer of programming that allows a computer operating system to interact with a hardware device at a general or abstract level rather than at a detailed hardware level. nounThe HAL allows the software to be independent of the hardware.Developers often use HAL to ensure their applications work across different devices.