baseplate

noun

base·​plate ˈbās-ˌplāt How to pronounce baseplate (audio)
: a plate that serves as a base or support

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This is in contrast with the Fuji Instax Wide 400, which puts its tripod socket all the way to the left of the baseplate, somewhat compromising its stability. PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024 The board’s cold-resistant, closed-cell foam padding beneath the baseplate also offers unreal shock absorption. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024 The box contains 484 pieces, such as wheel rims to create cars or a green baseplate for stationary creations. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 14 Aug. 2024 To help keep things organized, all of the components, including the Arduino, can be attached to a baseplate using included screws. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for baseplate 

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baseplate was in 1788

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“Baseplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseplate. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

baseplate

noun
base·​plate ˈbās-ˌplāt How to pronounce baseplate (audio)
1
: the portion of an artificial denture in contact with the jaw
2
: the sheet of plastic material used in the making of trial denture plates
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