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Definition of faceplate

faceplate

/ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt/
face · plate
Plural:faceplates
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faceplate Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A removable protective or decorative flat panel that covers the front of an electrical outlet, switch, instrument, or electronic device.

Example

"The electrician unscrewed the plastic faceplate to inspect the wiring behind the wall switch."

2

The transparent protective visor or front viewing window of a diving helmet, spacesuit, or protective mask.

Example

"Condensation briefly fogged the diver's faceplate before he cleared it under the cold water."

3

A circular metal disk attached to the spindle of a lathe, having slots or holes used to clamp and rotate a workpiece during machining or woodturning.

Example

"The woodturner bolted the rough maple blank onto the lathe's faceplate before shaping the bowl."

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