Definition of Plten
Plat"en (?), n. [F. platine, fr.
plat flat. See Plate, and cf. Platin.]
(Mach.) (a) The part of a printing press
which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression
is made. (b) Hence, an analogous part of a
typewriter, on which the paper rests to receive an impression.
(c) The movable table of a machine tool, as a
planer, on which the work is fastened, and presented to the action of
the tool; -- also called table.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Plten
The correct Spelling of this word is: Platen
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|