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a) A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.b) A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.
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faceplate — [fās′plāt΄] n. 1. a disk fastened to the spindle of a lathe that holds in place work to be turned 2. a protective cover, as over a light switch, journal box, etc … English World dictionary
faceplate — priekinis skydas statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. faceplate vok. Frontplatte, f rus. передняя панель, f pranc. panneau frontal, m … Automatikos terminų žodynas
faceplate jaw — noun : a dog attachment for a faceplate to convert it into a chuck … Useful english dictionary
faceplate — noun Date: 1841 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… … New Collegiate Dictionary
faceplate — /fays playt /, n. 1. (on a lathe) a perforated plate, mounted on the live spindle, to which the work is attached. 2. the part of a protective headpiece, as a diver s or astronaut s helmet, that covers the upper portion of the face, often of… … Universalium
Faceplate — Фронтальное стекло, экран (электронно лучевой трубки) … Краткий толковый словарь по полиграфии
faceplate — The transparent front of a portion of the pressure helmet. It can be detachable or fixed … Aviation dictionary
faceplate — noun 1》 an enlarged end or attachment on the end of the mandrel on a lathe, on which work can be mounted. 2》 the transparent window of a diver s or astronaut s helmet. 3》 the part of a cathode ray tube that carries the phosphor screen … English new terms dictionary
faceplate — face•plate [[t]ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt[/t]] n. 1) bui mel a perforated disk mounted on a spindle of a lathe for holding work to be turned 2) cvb the part of a protective headpiece, as a diver s or astronaut s helmet, that covers the upper portion of the face … From formal English to slang
faceplate — /ˈfeɪspleɪt/ (say faysplayt) noun 1. a circular plate, which may be attached to the mandrel of a lathe, provided with slots and holes for securing work of an irregular shape. 2. the cover which fits over the front of a mobile phone. 3. a covering …
