1. a protective cover or front panel of a device or machine
2. the transparent front part of a helmet or mask that protects the face
3. the front surface of a lathe chuck that holds the workpiece
Usage: machining

Examples

• The stereo’s faceplate was removable to prevent theft.
• Remove the faceplate to access the internal components.
• The welder lowered his faceplate before starting work.
• Her diving helmet had a clear faceplate for underwater visibility.
• The astronaut’s faceplate fogged up during the spacewalk.
• He mounted the workpiece securely to the lathe’s faceplate.
• The machine’s faceplate displayed all the control buttons.