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baseplate

baseplate

5.2
A flat plate under a machine that gives support
  • noun
  • /ˈbeɪsˌpleɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : base
  • Custom chambers, manifolds, feedthrough collars, and baseplates can be manufactured from customer specifications, sketches, or drawings.

Examples

  • To ensure proper support, the baseplate must be securely attached to the framework.

  • Could be a sticking throttle shaft in the baseplate or too weak a return spring.

    Blog text (5)

  • Due to their old school mounting hole configuration, Aeras requires a minimum of " of riser for the baseplate not to interfere with the recessed.

    Blog text (18)

  • The lower detector array consists of 14 cylindrical crystals of sodium iodide mounted on a baseplate with a diameter of 1.5 meters (5 feet).

    Academic text (1990)

  • The flat baseplate provides stability for the entire setup of the machine.

  • This device's baseplate is designed to withstand heavy stress and provide a solid foundation.

Synonyms

plate
vsbaseplate
296 3.4

A flat thin piece of material like metal or bone

is the specific rigid bottom support, not any flat sheet
base
vsbaseplate
204 1.0

The bottom part that supports something, for example an organ or object

is a flat rigid bottom support rather than any general foundation
soleplate
vsbaseplate
7.1

A flat plate fixed at the bottom of an iron or wall frame that touches a surface

is a rigid flat bottom support under machines or structures
subplate
vsbaseplate
7.0

A lower layer under a main part that supports it

is the primary bottom support rather than a secondary layer
underplate
vsbaseplate
6.2

A plate placed under another plate or bowl to protect the table and make it look nicer

is a sturdy structural bottom support not a decorative dish

Surface Forms

baseplate singular
baseplates plural

Morphology

baseplate = base + plate (transparent) = base + plate

A straightforward compound 'base' + 'plate' meaning a plate that serves as the base or support; the sense is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Baseplate comes from the simple parts base ('bottom' or 'foundation') and plate ('flat piece'). Imagine a flat foundation under a machine holding it steady, so a baseplate is the flat plate that gives support and stability.