kick plate

or kickplate

noun

1. a metal plate fastened to the bottom of a door to resist blows and scratches.

Example Sentences

There was a lengthy delay midway through the first after a deflected shot by Kings D Sean Durzi cracked the kick plate along the bottom of the boards on the Zamboni tunnel before arena personnel were able to replace it.

From Washington Times

The track has six modules, including a handling course, kick plate and off-road course.

From New York Times

My day began to deflate, though, when the instructor directed me to the kick plate for skid instruction — and what turned out to be many rounds of humiliation.

From New York Times

Troy Brouwer was deep in the left corner when he snagged the puck, and his attempt to clear it glanced off of referee Dan O’Halloran before decelerating to a hearty slog because of ice shavings along the kick plate.

From Washington Times