Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dead plate

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.46 in modern English

Syllables
dead- -plate
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A solid covering over a part of a fire grate, to prevent the entrance of air through that part.

noun

A fixed solid piece between two moving conveyors, to span the gap created by the roll-over ends of the conveyors, allowing for the smooth transfer of products from one conveyor to another.

Inflected Forms

dead plates (plural)

Questions

What does dead plate mean?
A solid covering over a part of a fire grate, to prevent the entrance of air through that part.

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