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- [plat-n]
- /ˈplæt n/
- /ˈplætən/
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- [plat-n]
- /ˈplæt n/
Definitions of platen word
- noun platen a flat plate in a printing press for pressing the paper against the inked type or plate to produce an impression. 1
- noun platen a rotating cylinder used for the same purpose. 1
- noun platen the roller of a typewriter. 1
- noun platen (on a planing machine or the like) the bed to which the work is fastened. 1
- noun platen (on a testing machine) a plate for applying compression to a sample. 1
- noun platen printing plate 1
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Origin of platen
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; earlier platyne, late Middle English plateyne chalice cover < Middle French platine. See plate1, -ine1
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Parts of speech for Platen
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
platen popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
platen usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with platen
- what is a platen?
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- what is a platen press?
- what is platen gap?
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