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baseplate

noun

Etymology

From base + plate.

  1. derived from πλατύς
  2. derived from *plattus✻
  3. derived from plata
  4. derived from plate
  5. inherited from plate
  6. compounded as baseplate — “base + plate”

Definitions

  1. A solid piece of material that has enough strength and sturdiness to serve as the surface…

    A solid piece of material that has enough strength and sturdiness to serve as the surface to which other things are attached to be supported.

  2. Synonym of tie plate.

    • Baseplates are inserted between rail and sleeper to measure the dynamic loads which are being imposed; […].

  3. To fit with a baseplate.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. To provide (the vehicles within a fleet) with license plates registered as a batch in a…

      To provide (the vehicles within a fleet) with license plates registered as a batch in a particular state.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA