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nameplate

[ neym-pleyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a flat, usually rectangular piece of metal, wood, or plastic on which the name of a person, company, etc., is printed or engraved:
She has a large office with her nameplate on the door.
masthead ( def 2 ).

nameplate

/ ˈneɪmˌpleɪt /

a small panel on or next to the door of a room or building, bearing the occupant's name and profession

First recorded in 1880–85; name + plate ¹

Conor arrived at Midtown South and donned his uniform, a nameplate reading “McDonald,” and shield 15798 gleaming on his chest.

There was a heavy, brass-studded collar about the animal's neck, and Dave Miller read on its little nameplate: "Major."

The nameplate on the appliance will give the voltage required for proper operation as well as either amperage or watts.

To determine the rate to use, see type name given on the battery nameplate and find correct rate in the table.

His stick was a stout partridge cane with a silver nameplate.

"Sometimes a simple approach works," said the counselor, shoving aside the nameplate.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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