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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The foundation framing or piece, by which the other parts are supported and held in place; the bed.

   "They are mounted on bedplates which are flexibly mounted to the underframe."

Synonyms

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baseplatebaseplatebedpiecebedpiecesoleplatesoleplate

Example

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"They are mounted on bedplates which are flexibly mounted to the underframe."

Etymology

From bed + plate.

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