faceplate

/ˌfeɪsˈpleɪt/
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Other forms: faceplates

Definitions of faceplate
  1. noun
    a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component)
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    type of:
    protection, protective cover, protective covering
    a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
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