faceplate

face·plate | \ ˈfās-ˌplāt

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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 device

b : 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

Examples of faceplate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Transparent faceplates measuring 9 by 13 inches are cut from large sheets of polyethylene using a laser cutter or cutting die. — Tom Simonite, Wired, "Engineers Made a DIY Face Shield. Now It's Helping Doctors," 26 Mar. 2020 Each faceplate sets the tone for how the headset tracks a given VR user's space. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "HTC takes its own magic leap, announces Vive Proton prototype headset," 20 Feb. 2020 Walkthroughs at JBSA Lackland, on the other hand, found dirt, dust on vents, missing screws on electric faceplates, non-working light fixtures and leaky plumbing. — Sig Christenson, ExpressNews.com, "Air Force found mold, pests in 10 percent of Randolph’s privately-managed housing," 15 Nov. 2019 The sun-screening gold of the helmets’ faceplates means no expressions make it out of the suit. — Oliver Morton, WIRED, "The Beauty and Madness of Sending a Man to the Moon," 4 June 2019 With the Vantage, almost every part of the controller can be easily accessed, thanks to the removable faceplate and the custom base, which Scuf built from the ground up. — Nick Statt, The Verge, "The Scuf Vantage reimagines the PS4 controller, but with some big flaws," 18 Oct. 2018 Most are in an inconvenient location with a black faceplate that is near impossible to find without being a contortionist in a cramped seat. — latimes.com, "Letters: Here's an easy way to make a San Diego bike trip even easier," 1 July 2018 Knobs and electrical faceplates: Wipe down with an all-purpose cleaner. Vents: Remove vent covers if possible and clean. — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Spring cleaning: A spotless, well-organized home is your reward," 4 May 2018 An icon on the F-35 pilot's virtual head-up display, projected onto the faceplate of his helmet, alerts him that the lead drone has automatically identified the emissions of an enemy radar site. — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "F-35 Teams Up With Drone Wingmen in New Air Force Video," 26 Mar. 2018

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“Faceplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faceplate. Accessed 10 Jul. 2020.

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