soleplate
noun
sole·plate
ˈsōl-ˌplāt 
1
: the lower plate of a studded partition on which the bases of the studs butt
2
: the undersurface of an iron
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Over time, residue, starch buildup, and rust can accumulate on the soleplate.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
Pay attention to the size of the soleplate as well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
What is the best way to clean the soleplate on my steam iron?
A.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
What's more, the Rowenta is manufactured with an anti-drip system, which stops water from spitting out of the soleplate when the temperature is too low.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
Its design means the entire soleplate is usable, not just the tip or center.
—Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2023
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
Pay attention to the size of the soleplate as well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
What is the best way to clean the soleplate on my steam iron?
A.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
What's more, the Rowenta is manufactured with an anti-drip system, which stops water from spitting out of the soleplate when the temperature is too low.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
Its design means the entire soleplate is usable, not just the tip or center.
—Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2023
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“Soleplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soleplate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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soleplate
noun
sole·plate
ˈsōl-ˌplāt
: a flattened nucleated mass of soft granular protoplasm surrounding the end of a motor nerve in a striated muscle fiber
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