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Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other..

Engraving :: Engraving (n.) That which is engraved; an engraved plate.

Plate :: Plate (n.) A roundel of silver or tinctured argent.

Graphotype :: Graphotype (n.) A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief..

Tile :: Tile (n.) A plate of metal used for roofing.

Chestnut :: Chestnut (n.) One of the round, or oval, horny plates on the inner sides of the legs of the horse, and allied animals..

Corselet :: Corselet (n.) Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece taken together; -- also, used for the entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece..

Septum :: Septum (n.) One of the radial calcareous plates of a coral.

Malleation :: Malleation (n.) The act or process of beating into a plate, sheet, or leaf, as a metal; extension by beating..

Paten :: Paten (n.) A plate.

Ectypography :: Ectypography (n.) A method of etching in which the design upon the plate is produced in relief.

Scutellated :: Scutellated (a.) Formed like a plate or salver; composed of platelike surfaces; as, the scutellated bone of a sturgeon..

Foliated :: Foliated (a.) Characterized by being separable into thin plates or folia; as, graphite has a foliated structure..

Rule :: Rule (a.) A thin plate of metal (usually brass) of the same height as the type, and used for printing lines, as between columns on the same page, or in tabular work..

Torsel :: Torsel (n.) A plate of timber for the end of a beam or joist to rest on.

Trunk :: Trunk (n.) A long, large box, pipe, or conductor, made of plank or metal plates, for various uses, as for conveying air to a mine or to a furnace, water to a mill, grain to an elevator, etc..

Plate :: Plate (n.) A prize giving to the winner in a contest.

Lamelliferous :: Lamelliferous (a.) Bearing, or composed of, lamellae, or thin layers, plates, or scales; foliated..

Argentry :: Argentry (n.) Silver plate or vessels.

Parietal :: Parietal (n.) One of the special scales, or plates, covering the back of the head in certain reptiles and fishes..

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