faceplate

English

Etymology

face +‎ plate

Noun

faceplate (plural faceplates)

1. A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.
   • 1988, Electronic Design (volume 36, issues 1-6, page 124)

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

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.

Translations

protective shield

• German: Frontplatte f, Visier (de) n

See also

• case
• cover
• frontplate
• nameplate
• wallplate

Anagrams

• alefacept