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scutcheon

scutcheon

9.9
A small plate around a keyhole or handle that protects the door
  • noun
  • /ˈskʌtʃən/
translation icon : placa
  • The brass scutcheon around the keyhole gleamed in the sunlight.

Examples

  • Please ensure the scutcheon matches the new doorknob in both color and style.

  • He installed a new scutcheon to protect the wall.

  • He replaced the old scutcheon on the front door to prevent fingerprints from marking the wood.

  • The scutcheon around the door handle was tarnished.

  • He replaced the old scutcheon on the front door to prevent fingerprints from marking the wood.

  • Please ensure the scutcheon matches the new doorknob in both color and style.

  • The brass scutcheon around the keyhole gleamed in the sunlight.

Synonyms

escutcheon
vsscutcheon
  • Specialized
9.9

A metal plate around a keyhole or door handle

focuses on protection to prevent soiling or damage rather than decoration
finger plate
vsscutcheon
  • UK
6.3

A flat plate on a door that protects the paint from finger marks

prevents general soiling or damage rather than only finger marks

Surface Forms

scutcheon singular
scutcheons plural

Etymology

Scutcheon comes from the Latin scutum, which means 'shield', and the idea moved to small metal plates. That's why a modern scutcheon is the little protective plate around a keyhole or door handle that acts like a tiny shield for the door.