switch plate

noun

: the metal plate in front of an electrical switch box through which the plugs or tumblers protrude

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“Switch plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switch%20plate. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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