Underplate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Underplate is a noun meaning An armoured plate that forms part of a mortice lock.
Meaning
An armoured plate that forms part of a mortice lock.
More Meanings
- (geology) A tectonic plate that forms or moves under another.
- (kitchenware) A charger plate
- (geology) To act as an underplate.
Word Forms
- underplates
- underplating
- underplated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lockplate, deckplate, overplate, placket, heelplate, placard.
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