# baseplate

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A solid piece of material that has enough strength and sturdiness to serve as the surface to which other things are attached to be supported.
2. Synonym of tie plate.

## Etymology
From base + plate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/baseplate