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Definitions for platen
ˈplæt nplat·en
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Princeton's WordNet
platennoun
work table of a machine tool
platennoun
the flat plate of a printing press that presses the paper against the type
platennoun
the roller on a typewriter against which the keys strike
Wiktionary
platennoun
The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.
platennoun
The flat glass surface of a scanner or photocopier on which operators place items to be scanned.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Platennoun
Among printers, the flat part of the press whereby the impression is made.
Webster Dictionary
Platennoun
the part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made
Platennoun
hence, an analogous part of a typewriter, on which the paper rests to receive an impression
Platennoun
the movable table of a machine tool, as a planer, on which the work is fastened, and presented to the action of the tool; -- also called table
Etymology: [F. platine, fr. plat flat. See Plate, and cf. Platin.]
Wikidata
Platen
A platen is typically a flat metal plate pressed against a medium to cause an impression in letterpress printing. Platen may also refer to a typewriter roller which friction-feeds paper into position below the typebars or print head.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Platen
plat′en, n. the flat part of a printing-press which comes down upon the form, and by which the impression is made.
Anagrams for platen »
pental
planet
pantle
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of platen in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of platen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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- pladeDanish
- PlatinaPortuguese
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