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faceplate Definition

face·plate (fāsplāt′)

noun

  1. a disk fastened to the spindle of a lathe that holds in place work to be turned
  2. a protective cover, as over a light switch, journal box, etc.

faceplate Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • remove: Anyone know of issues with removing the faceplate with the power on.
  • take: Left-hand end of spindle is threaded to take faceplates for use with a free-standing tool rest ( not included ).
  • use: Cut from a plank and mounted on the lathe using a faceplate, stood well back and switched on the lathe.
  • mount: I chose a substantial board on which to mount a faceplate and drew an outline of the burr on it using straight lines.
  • refit: Its now time to refit the replacement faceplate to the PSP body.

Adjective modifier

  • removable: Exhaustive next generation connections, and removable faceplates ensure that the Control Center will remain an essential part of your gaming lifestyle.
  • large: In this photograph you can see the large faceplate of the long bed lathe.
  • new: This now extends to even installing a new master socket faceplate to isolate the ADSL from your houses internal telephone extensions.
  • standard: On the standard PSP faceplate, these sections are translucent.
  • detachable: First, a KeyCard is much easier to carry than a detachable faceplate; just slip it in your wallet, handbag or pocket.
  • small: Insert the LRP disk and cover the drive with small plastic faceplate.

Modifies a noun

  • work: The E5 Headstock ( left ) was also offered as a stand-alone bench unit for large diameter faceplate work.
  • kit: Gaming peripherals company Nyko, has launched the GameFace 360, a customizable Faceplate kit for the next generation console.
  • button: Face Plate Buttons You can change the fuel curve with the faceplate buttons.

Noun used with modifier

  • psp: On the standard PSP faceplate, these sections are translucent.
  • diameter: The E5 Headstock ( left ) was also offered as a stand-alone bench unit for large diameter faceplate work.
  • replacement: Its now time to refit the replacement faceplate to the PSP body.
  • steel: Log in View Full Version: v975 steel faceplate rusting?
  • metal: The plastic housing provides shuttering and fixing points to allow the module to be fixed to the metal faceplate.
  • aluminum: With a clean and uncluttered layout, this aluminum faceplate deck looks classy and no-nonsense.

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