faceplate
face·plate [ ˈfās-ˌplāt]
[ˈfās-ˌplāt]
1 : a disk fixed with its face at right angles to the live spindle of a lathe for the attachment of the work
2a : a protective plate for a machine or device
b : a protective cover for the human face (as of a diver)
3 : the glass front of a cathode-ray tube on which the image is seen
Recent Examples on the Web
//The sun-screening gold of the helmets’ faceplates means no expressions make it out of the suit.
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Oliver Morton, WIRED, "The Beauty and Madness of Sending a Man to the Moon," 4 June 2019
//With the Vantage, almost every part of the controller can be easily accessed, thanks to the removable faceplate and the custom base, which Scuf built from the ground up.
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Nick Statt, The Verge, "The Scuf Vantage reimagines the PS4 controller, but with some big flaws," 18 Oct. 2018
//Most are in an inconvenient location with a black faceplate that is near impossible to find without being a contortionist in a cramped seat.
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latimes.com, "Letters: Here's an easy way to make a San Diego bike trip even easier," 1 July 2018
//Knobs and electrical faceplates: Wipe down with an all-purpose cleaner.
Vents: Remove vent covers if possible and clean.
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Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Spring cleaning: A spotless, well-organized home is your reward," 4 May 2018
//An icon on the F-35 pilot's virtual head-up display, projected onto the faceplate of his helmet, alerts him that the lead drone has automatically identified the emissions of an enemy radar site.
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Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "F-35 Teams Up With Drone Wingmen in New Air Force Video," 26 Mar. 2018
//Interchangeable faceplates come in several finishes, including brushed aluminum with a black or clear coating, shown.
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Ron Goldberg, ELLE Decor, "Speakers of the House," 5 July 2012
//An unlocked vehicle in the driveway was rummaged through; removed was a stereo faceplate and a garage door opener used to enter the garage.
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Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Greenfield, Greendale, Hales Corners Police Report: Bat-swinging driver yells at motorist," 27 Sep. 2017
//Never miss a moment with the Beddi Style, a smart alarm clock that has a changeable faceplate and customizable mood lighting for the ultimate style creation.
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Sun-Sentinel.com, "Great gifts for grads," 9 May 2017
First Known Use of faceplate
1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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