face plate
Socket's decorative surround
A face plate is a protective or decorative cover mounted on the front of something.
In electrical work, it's the plate covering a wall outlet or switch: The electrician replaced the cracked face plate.
In machinery, particularly lathes, a face plate is a flat disk that holds irregularly shaped workpieces.
Diving helmets and space suits have transparent face plates for visibility.
Also spelled faceplate.
- visorEye-shading brim
- helmetProtective head covering
- maskFace-worn concealment
- safety gearEquipment preventing injury
- coverProtect by overlaying
protective cover · bezel · fascia · shield · screen · armor · housing · front panel · panel · enclosure · guard · bracket · protection · electrical outlet · light switch · escutcheon · chuck · machine shop
face plateinner workings
Hidden operational components
junction box · mechanism · electrical box · wiring · guts
face platemechanism
Means by which something operates
working parts · motor · circuitry · machinery