switch plate
Light control cover
A switch plate is the flat cover that surrounds a light switch or electrical outlet, attaching to the wall to conceal the wiring box behind it.
Also called a wall plate or outlet cover.
Switch plates come in various materials and finishes: She replaced the old plastic switch plates with brushed nickel ones.
- outletPoint of release
- outlet coverShield over electrical sockets
- coverProtect by overlaying
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- electricalInvolving conducted current
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