faceplate
ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt
faceplate: protective covering on a device or machine
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Definition of faceplate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
protective coverprotective covering on a device or machine
  • He secured the faceplate on the welding machine before starting..
cover guard shield
2.
safetytransparent window on helmet for visibility
  • The astronaut cleaned the faceplate of his helmet.
shield visor
3.
device interfaceTECH.flat surface interacting with user in a deviceTECH.
  • The faceplate of the control panel was scratched.
control panel
4.
device casingDatedUSremovable front part of a mobile phoneDatedUS
  • She customized her phone by changing the faceplate to a bright red one..
cover panel
5.
machineryTECH.USperforated plate on lathe for holding workpiecesTECH.US
  • He attached the faceplate to the lathe for the new project.
6.
old televisionDatedpart of cathode-ray tube with phosphor screenDated
  • The old TV's faceplate was damaged.
panel screen
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Images of faceplate

  • faceplate: protective covering on a device or machine
    protective covering on a device or machine
  • faceplate: transparent window on helmet for visibility
    transparent window on helmet for visibility
  • faceplate: removable front part of a mobile phone
    removable front part of a mobile phone
  • faceplate: perforated plate on lathe for holding workpieces
    perforated plate on lathe for holding workpieces
  • faceplate: part of cathode-ray tube with phosphor screen
    part of cathode-ray tube with phosphor screen

Origin of faceplate

English, face (front) + plate (flat piece)

Examples of faceplate in a sentence

  • He removed the faceplate to fix the internal components.
  • The diver's faceplate fogged up underwater.
  • She admired the intricate design on the faceplate of the helmet.
  • Press the buttons on the faceplate to start the unit.
  • The new faceplate has larger labels for easier use.
  • The faceplate fell off when he dropped his phone.

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  1. French:plaque de protection, plaque frontale, ...
  2. German:Frontplatte, Visier, ...
  3. Italian:piastra frontale, visiera, ...
  4. Spanish:placa frontal, visera, ...
  5. Portuguese:placa frontal, viseira, ...
  6. Chinese:面板, 面罩, ...
  7. Japanese:フェースプレート, フェイスプレート, ...
  8. Arabic:لَوْحَة وَاجِهَة, واقي الوجه, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוּחִית חֲזִית, מָגֵן פָּנִים, ...
  10. Russian:лицевая панель, забрало, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лицьова панель, фронтальна панель, ...
  12. Hindi:सामने का कवर, फेसप्लेट, ...
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