# faceplate

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt/ · frequency rank #75,865

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

## Etymology
Compound of face + plate.

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