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Definition of baseplate

baseplate

/ˈbeɪspleɪt/
base · plate
Plural:baseplates
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baseplate Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A heavy flat plate, typically made of metal, used as a foundation or mounting support for a column, machine, or instrument.

Example

"The engineer bolted the steel column securely to the concrete foundation using a thick baseplate."

2

A thin, flat plastic sheet studded with raised pegs that serves as a building surface for interlocking toy bricks.

Example

"The children arranged their miniature town on a green plastic baseplate."

3

In dentistry, a temporary or permanent preformed sheet of material fitted to the roof or floor of the mouth to support artificial teeth in a denture.

Example

"The prosthodontist adjusted the acrylic baseplate to ensure the denture fit comfortably against the patient's palate."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baseplate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baseplate
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