faceplate

IPA: fˈeɪspɫeɪt

A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.
A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.
A transparent window forming part of a helmet directly in front of the wearer's face, allowing them to see out.

Examples of "faceplate" in Sentences

Strontium oxide is preferred for the faceplate.
Each console came with a plain white faceplate.
This faceplate is able to retract to reveal a mouth.
The bed of the machine mounts a spindle with a faceplate.
The chassis is silver with a white oval in the faceplate.
It is vital to keep closed that faceplate which is pretense.
The 3595 and 3590 faceplate and keypad buttons are interchangeable.
Coaxial connectors are mounted on the faceplate and extend rearwardly.
The size notes the width of the faceplate for the installed equipment.
Not every watch that says ‘ROLEX’ on the faceplate is in fact a ROLEX.
Alternatively faceplate dogs may be used to secure the work to the faceplate.
A photoemissive cathode is disposed on the interior surface of the faceplate.
All I can see through the faceplate is infinite space salted with Christmas-light stars.
The only drawbacks to purchasing a faceplate is the fact that it only covers the front of your console and the lack of variety.
The problem stems from the "faceplate" maximum power load recommendations that hardware vendors place on their products, according to Mark Linesch, HP's vice president for enterprise storage and server software.
The only downside of this is the lens 'positioning towards the top right hand corner of the faceplate, meaning that, as with Sony Cyber-shots and Mjus, unwanted fingertips can stray into frame when gripping the camera in both hands to take a steadier shot.