dead plate

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Synonyms: end plate, dead flat, deck plate, dam plate, dial plate, bead plane, bed plate, headplate

Antonyms: end plate, dead flat, deck plate, dam plate, dial plate, bead plane, bed plate, headplate

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|engineering}} A [[solid]] [[covering]] over a part of a [[fire]] [[grate]], to prevent the entrance of [[air]] through that part.
2. {{lb|en|engineering}} A fixed solid piece between two moving [[conveyor]]s, to span the gap created by the roll-over ends of the conveyors, allowing for the smooth transfer of products from one conveyor to another.

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