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.
2. A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.

See also

• case
• cover
• frontplate
• nameplate
• wallplate

Anagrams

• alefacept