faceplate

[ feys-pleyt ]

noun

1. (on a lathe) a perforated plate, mounted on the live spindle, to which the work is attached.
2. the part of a protective headpiece, as a diver's or astronaut's helmet, that covers the upper portion of the face, often of transparent material and sometimes movable.
3. Also called face. Electronics. the glass front of a cathode ray tube upon which the image is displayed.
4. a protective plate, as one surrounding an electric outlet or light switch.

faceplate

/ ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt /

noun

1. a perforated circular metal plate that can be attached to the headstock of a lathe in order to hold flat or irregularly shaped workpieces
2. Also calledsurface plate a flat rigid plate used to check the flatness and squareness of the faces of a component
3. the part of a cathode-ray tube carrying the phosphor screen

Word History and Origins

Origin of faceplate¹

First recorded in 1835–45; face + plate ¹

Example Sentences

“The divers can put their hands on that faceplate, and they can’t even see their hands,” said Donald Gibbons, an instructor with Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers.

From Seattle Times

One tip: coordinate interchangeable Ring doorbell faceplates with your home’s exterior colors.

From Seattle Times

You can apply individual colors to parts and even add printed text to a faceplate for an additional fee.

From The Verge

Leviton’s Scene Controller offers this by way of custom engraved faceplates, but that does make changing your mind a bit expensive.

From The Verge

If you want, you can even add printed text to the faceplate controller for an extra $10 fee.

From The Verge