pressure platen.

Brit.

/ˈprɛʃə ˌpleɪt/, U.S.

/ˈprɛʃər ˌpleɪt/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pressure n.¹, plate n.

Etymology: < pressure n.¹ + plate n.

1. A plate for detecting or receiving pressure, esp. in an anemometer.

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pressure plate1845

throat plate1857

tympan1883

pin plate1893

the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > study or science of weather > meteorological instruments > [noun] > wind-gauge > part of

pressure plate1845

1845 Rep. Brit. Assoc. Advancem. Sci. 1844 24 A contrivance..is affixed to the pressure plate, by means of which the fluid is deposited at a variable rate, but always depending on the force on the pressure plate at the time.

1856 Rep. 25th Meeting Brit. Assoc. Advancem. Sci. 1855 127 The force of the wind is ascertained by means of a circular plate having an area of four square feet, which is kept by the vane at right angles to the current of the wind... To this pressure-plate is attached a wire which communicates with a recording pencil.

1957 B. C. Haynes Techniques of observing Weather viii. 124 Pressure-plate or pendulum anemometers are perhaps the oldest type of wind-measuring instrument.

1992 Ships Monthly Apr. 14/3 To facilitate removal of the main engines, the hull above is cut away and a pressure plate closes this aperture.

2. A plate for applying pressure, esp. in a clutch or for holding the film in place in a camera.

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society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > parts and equipment of motor vehicles > [noun] > transmission > clutch > parts of

pressure plate1921

1921 J. V. Woodworth Amer. Tool Making xxvii. 445 The pressure on the foot treadle..causes the pressure plate to clamp the can and lid against the chuck.

1939 H. Parker in K. Henney & B. Dudley Handbk. Photogr. vi. 124 Of this light, the rays which strike the back of the support nearly normal to the surface pass out into the air and do no harm, provided the plateholder or pressure plate has a nonreflecting surface.

1976 Horse & Hound 3 Dec. 66 (advt.) Superb rebuilt Land-Rovers fitted with..new clutch and pressure plate.

1991 Photo Answers Feb. 76/2 With the back open, check the pressure plate, shutter curtain and film runners for marks or scratches which could damage the film.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	pressure plate
释义	pressure platen. Brit. /ˈprɛʃə ˌpleɪt/, U.S. /ˈprɛʃər ˌpleɪt/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: pressure n.¹, plate n. Etymology: < pressure n.¹ + plate n. 1. A plate for detecting or receiving pressure, esp. in an anemometer. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > parts of machines > other parts > [noun] > plates pressure plate1845 throat plate1857 tympan1883 pin plate1893 the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > study or science of weather > meteorological instruments > [noun] > wind-gauge > part of pressure plate1845 1845 Rep. Brit. Assoc. Advancem. Sci. 1844 24 A contrivance..is affixed to the pressure plate, by means of which the fluid is deposited at a variable rate, but always depending on the force on the pressure plate at the time. 1856 Rep. 25th Meeting Brit. Assoc. Advancem. Sci. 1855 127 The force of the wind is ascertained by means of a circular plate having an area of four square feet, which is kept by the vane at right angles to the current of the wind... To this pressure-plate is attached a wire which communicates with a recording pencil. 1957 B. C. Haynes Techniques of observing Weather viii. 124 Pressure-plate or pendulum anemometers are perhaps the oldest type of wind-measuring instrument. 1992 Ships Monthly Apr. 14/3 To facilitate removal of the main engines, the hull above is cut away and a pressure plate closes this aperture. 2. A plate for applying pressure, esp. in a clutch or for holding the film in place in a camera. ΘΚΠ society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > parts and equipment of motor vehicles > [noun] > transmission > clutch > parts of pressure plate1921 1921 J. V. Woodworth Amer. Tool Making xxvii. 445 The pressure on the foot treadle..causes the pressure plate to clamp the can and lid against the chuck. 1939 H. Parker in K. Henney & B. Dudley Handbk. Photogr. vi. 124 Of this light, the rays which strike the back of the support nearly normal to the surface pass out into the air and do no harm, provided the plateholder or pressure plate has a nonreflecting surface. 1976 Horse & Hound 3 Dec. 66 (advt.) Superb rebuilt Land-Rovers fitted with..new clutch and pressure plate. 1991 Photo Answers Feb. 76/2 With the back open, check the pressure plate, shutter curtain and film runners for marks or scratches which could damage the film. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1845
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