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Definition of faceplate
1 : a disk fixed with its face at right angles to the live spindle of a lathe for the attachment of the work
2a : a protective plate for a machine or deviceb : 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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Never miss a moment with the Beddi Style, a smart alarm clock that has a changeable faceplate and customizable mood lighting for the ultimate style creation.
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Nixon’s BB-8 Time Teller Watch, 20% off on ThinkGeek through May 6, features a faceplate designed in BB-8’s likeness with a more sophisticated sensibility, making it a great way to keep your look professional without dampening your nerdy spirits.
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The device also comes with four interchangeable faceplates, night vision via infrared LEDs, and motion detectors.
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The station was on lockdown; after a while, an officer looking sheepish in his helmet, faceplate and full body armor, opened the door and accepted the containers.
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The Wall Cleat (left) is a simple faceplate with two lugs for coiling unused cables, and the Picket Fence is just that: a picket fence for the wainscote.
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