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noun
A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A transparent window forming part of a helmet directly in front of the wearer's face, allowing them to see out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: protective covering, protective cover, protection
History
Compound of face + plate.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
