Faceplate

//ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.

    "The keyboard's faceplate, that is, the cover holding the plastic key against the rubber keyboard, is usually molded ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic."

  2. 2
    a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component) wordnet
  3. 3
    A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.
  4. 4
    A transparent window forming part of a helmet directly in front of the wearer's face, allowing them to see out.

Example

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"The keyboard's faceplate, that is, the cover holding the plastic key against the rubber keyboard, is usually molded ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic."

Etymology

Compound of face + plate.

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