Faceplate Meaning in English
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Definition
A faceplate is a flat front cover or panel on a device or machine, used to protect, decorate, or display information.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in technical, electronics, and hardware contexts—such as sockets, computers, or audio equipment. 'Faceplate' specifically means the visible front cover, not the internal parts. Not usually used metaphorically.
Spanish: placa frontal - panel frontalPortuguese (BR): placa frontal - painel frontalPortuguese (PT): placa frontal - painel frontalChinese (Simplified): 面板 - 前面板Chinese (Traditional): 面板 - 前面板Hindi: फेसप्लेट - सामने की प्लेटArabic: لوحة أماميةBengali: ফেসপ্লেট - সামনের কভারRussian: фейсплейт - лицевая панельJapanese: フェースプレート - 前面パネルVietnamese: mặt trước - tấm mặt (thiết bị)Korean: 페이스플레이트 - 앞판Turkish: ön panel - yüz plakaUrdu: فرنٹ پلیٹ - سامنے کا پینلIndonesian: panel depan - pelat muka
Example Sentences
The faceplate on the outlet was loose.
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Please remove the faceplate before cleaning the device.
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He replaced the old faceplate with a new metal one.
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Did you know you can customize your phone's faceplate to any color you want?
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I accidentally scratched the faceplate, but the controls still work fine.
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The stereo looks much better with the shiny new faceplate.
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