cassette drive

== English == === Noun === cassette drive (plural cassette drives) (computing) A cassette tape interface unit for computers, used to read and/or write data to/from a minicassette. 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