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Platen Definition & Meaning

platen
noun
  1. work table of a machine tool
  2. the flat plate of a printing press that presses the paper against the type
  3. the roller on a typewriter against which the keys strike

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Frequently asked questions

What does platen mean?
work table of a machine tool the flat plate of a printing press that presses the paper against the type the roller on a typewriter against which the keys strike
What part of speech is platen?
Platen is a noun.
How many definitions does platen have?
Platen has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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