Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The cover of a journal-box on a railroad-car.
- noun The outer plate, or web, which joins the rim and the hub of a car-wheel.
- noun A true-plate used to test a plane surface.
- noun A plate used as a cover or shield for any object subject to shock or abrasion.
- noun The disk attached to the revolving spindle of a lathe to which the piece to be turned is often fastened.
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Examples
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Bayley stared through her face-plate, and gradually the man-wolf, the wolf-man, darkened.
New Race Joe Sullivan 2010
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He chinned the volume control and peered into the Lexan face-plate of Aerol's helmet.
Wonder Woman and the Lasso of Truth Boudreau Freret 2010
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MichaelBay.com features 5-6 new TV Spots jason B i'm sorry, but 'face-plate' optimus prime might be the coolest & most badass looking character i've ever seen...next to 'no-name' clint eastwood.
Two More Transformers 2 TV Spots and English Language Wheelie Clip | /Film 2009
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I disengaged my hood and then removed the upper section of my face-plate, my burned and scarred features visible above the breathing apparatus at my chin.
Archive 2005-05-15 2005
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I disengaged my hood and then removed the upper section of my face-plate, my burned and scarred features visible above the breathing apparatus at my chin.
Here Comes The Son 2005
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Jean-Marc yelled, opening his face-plate to reveal his identity.
The Rose Bride Nancy Holder 2007
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Jean-Marc yelled, opening his face-plate to reveal his identity.
The Rose Bride Nancy Holder 2007
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She slid the face-plate onto the probe until it clicked.
String Theory, Book 3: Evolution Heather Jarman 2006
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"Get your face-plate out of my face, you ludicrous contraption!"
Pet Peeve Anthony, Piers 2005
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He twisted it all the way around until the face-plate faced him again, then farther yet, until it snapped with a "sproing" and came off in his hands.
Pet Peeve Anthony, Piers 2005
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