faceplate

noun

face·​plate ˈfās-ˌplāt How to pronounce faceplate (audio)
1
: a disk fixed with its face at right angles to the live spindle of a lathe for the attachment of the work
2
a
: a protective plate for a machine or device
b
: a protective cover for the human face (as of a diver)
3
: the glass front of a cathode-ray tube on which the image is seen

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As with the Apollo suits, the one the commander wears will include red piping to help distinguish one crew member from the other, since their faces will be obscured by their reflective helmet faceplates. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 The faceplate is swappable and there’s a detachable stand. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024 The new translucent faceplate options are white (Ghost Cipher), green (Velocity Cipher), purple (Astral Cipher), blue (Surf Cipher), pink (Candy Cipher), and red (Pulse Cipher) options. Wes Davis, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024 Moreover, their combination of transparent faceplates and elegant lighting makes for a compelling design. Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for faceplate 

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of faceplate was in 1827

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“Faceplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faceplate. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

faceplate

noun
face·​plate ˈfā-splāt How to pronounce faceplate (audio)
: a protective plate or cover (as for protecting the face of a diver)
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