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platen

/ˈplæt.ən/

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noun

/ˈplæt.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее плоскую пластину или ролик в механизме, например, рабочий стол станка, прижимную плиту печатного пресса или валик в пишущей машинке, удерживающий бумагу.

A noun referring to a flat plate or roller in a machine, such as the work table of a machine tool, the pressing plate of a printing press, or the roller in a typewriter that holds the paper.

  1. Machine tool work tableC1formaltechnical

    The flat, rigid table of a machine tool, such as a planer or milling machine, that holds the workpiece in place during operation.

    ruРабочий стол станка

    • The machinist secured the metal block to the platen of the planer.
    • A magnetic chuck is often used to hold ferrous parts on the platen.
    • The platen moves back and forth under the cutting tool.

    Synonymstablework tableworktable

  2. Printing press plateC1formaltechnical

    The flat metal plate in a printing press that presses the paper against the inked type to create an impression.

    ruПлата печатного пресса

    • The operator adjusted the pressure of the platen for a clean print.
    • In a letterpress, the platen brings the paper into contact with the type.
    • The platen must be perfectly level to ensure even printing.
  3. Typewriter rollerB2formaltechnical

    The cylindrical roller on a typewriter or printer around which the paper is fed and against which the type bars or print head strike.

    ruВал печатной машинки

    • She rolled the paper around the platen of the typewriter.
    • The platen needs to be cleaned to prevent ink smudges.
    • Adjust the platen knob to align the paper correctly.

    Synonymscylinderroller

Forms
  • platens plural form
  • platens' possessive plural form
  • platen's possessive singular form