Definition of Platen

1. Noun. Work table of a machine tool.

Generic synonyms: Table

2. Noun. The flat plate of a printing press that presses the paper against the type.
Generic synonyms: Plate

3. Noun. The roller on a typewriter against which the keys strike.
Generic synonyms: Roller

Definition of Platen

1. n. The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.

Definition of Platen

1. Noun. The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made. ¹

2. Noun. The flat glass surface of a scanner or photocopier on which operators place items to be scanned. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Platen

1. the roller of a typewriter [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Platen

platelet thrombosis
platelet tissue factor
platelet transfusion
plateletphereses
plateletpheresis
platelets
platelike
platelike atelectasis
platels
platemaker
platemakers
platemaking
platemakings
plateman
platemen
platen (current term)
platencin
platens
platensimycin
plateosaurus
plater
plateresque
platers
plates
plates of meat
platesful
platetrope
plateway
plateways
platey

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