faceplate

noun

face·​plate ˈfās-ˌplāt How to pronounce faceplate (audio)
1
: a disk fixed with its face at right angles to the live spindle of a lathe for the attachment of the work
2
a
: 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

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These features won’t be major reasons for buying the controller, but the audio controller is a great backup for those don’t have a dedicated headset, while the faceplate offers a way to personalize the controller. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 12 May 2025 It’s equipped with a removable stainless steel weighing platform and an acrylic faceplate protector, plus a removable plastic cover to protect the buttons and LCD display from damage. Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 The switch comes with a white snap-on faceplate, mounting screws, wiring nuts, and wire labels. PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025 Readouts are provided by a pair of glasses mounted inside the helmet or on the helmet's faceplate. David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faceplate

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of faceplate was in 1827

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“Faceplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faceplate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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faceplate

noun
face·​plate ˈfā-splāt How to pronounce faceplate (audio)
: a protective plate or cover (as for protecting the face of a diver)
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