Examples of wall plate in a Sentence
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Also included in the box is a comprehensive user guide, mounting hardware, a mounting plate, wiring labels, and a wall plate.
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PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
It’s designed to fit standard 55mm wall plates in single or multi-outlet configurations.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 21 May 2024
According to reviews, the shelf is easy to install — just unscrew the existing wall plate, pop the Wali over the outlet, and put the outlet plate back on.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Remove wall plates from light switches and outlets and tape over the outlet and switches to prevent water and moisture from getting on them. Lay down a drop cloth or poly sheet to prevent wet wallpaper from ruining your floors.
—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 21 Mar. 2023
Lastly, there’s an upgrade to the magnetic Philips Hue dimmer switch with a detachable wall plate that lets your family and guests control Hue lighting without an app.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2021
Make any light switch smart by installing this little gadget behind the wall plate.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2021
The magnetic dimmer can be attached to the wall plate or detached for use as a remote.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2021
The wall plate is compatible with banana plugs, spades, or bare wire.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 June 2021
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PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
It’s designed to fit standard 55mm wall plates in single or multi-outlet configurations.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 21 May 2024
According to reviews, the shelf is easy to install — just unscrew the existing wall plate, pop the Wali over the outlet, and put the outlet plate back on.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Remove wall plates from light switches and outlets and tape over the outlet and switches to prevent water and moisture from getting on them. Lay down a drop cloth or poly sheet to prevent wet wallpaper from ruining your floors.
—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 21 Mar. 2023
Lastly, there’s an upgrade to the magnetic Philips Hue dimmer switch with a detachable wall plate that lets your family and guests control Hue lighting without an app.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2021
Make any light switch smart by installing this little gadget behind the wall plate.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2021
The magnetic dimmer can be attached to the wall plate or detached for use as a remote.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2021
The wall plate is compatible with banana plugs, spades, or bare wire.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 June 2021
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“Wall plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wall%20plate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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