faceplate

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faceplate

/ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt/ US

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Compound of face + plate.

noun faceplates · face-plate · face plate

A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer. The keyboard's faceplate, that is, the cover holding the plastic key against the rubber keyboard, is usually molded ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic.
A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.
A transparent window forming part of a helmet directly in front of the wearer's face, allowing them to see out.

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noun protective shield

Deutsch	Frontplatte, Visier

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@misc{faceplate_2026,
  title = {faceplate},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/faceplate},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}