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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It’s equipped with a removable stainless steel weighing platform and an acrylic faceplate protector, plus a removable plastic cover to protect the buttons and LCD display from damage. Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 The switch comes with a white snap-on faceplate, mounting screws, wiring nuts, and wire labels. PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025 Readouts are provided by a pair of glasses mounted inside the helmet or on the helmet's faceplate. David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025 Encased in an aluminum shell with a striking three-dimensional acrylic faceplate in deep purple and blue, the Knight has a bold appearance. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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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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