faceplate
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt/
noun
Etymology: Compound of face + plate.
- A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.
“The keyboard's faceplate, that is, the cover holding the plastic key against the rubber keyboard, is usually molded ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic.”
- A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.
- A transparent window forming part of a helmet directly in front of the wearer's face, allowing them to see out.