Meaning of Faceplate | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.
2. A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.
3. A transparent window forming part of a helmet directly in front of the wearer's face, allowing them to see out.

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Examples

“The keyboard's faceplate, that is, the cover⟳ holding the plastic key against the rubber keyboard, is usually molded ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic.”

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