Big name in hardware stores Crossword Clue

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Big name in hardware stores Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey
2. proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
(verb)
1. succeed at easily
2. play (a hole) in one stroke
(adjective)
1. of the highest quality

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HARDWARE (noun)
1. (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
2. instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
NAME (verb)
1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
2. give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
NAME (noun)
1. family based on male descent
2. a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

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