Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One of a number of thin plates of sheet-iron which are placed between press-boards in a standing-press.

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Examples

  • When pouring, the mass should be divided into small portions of about 1 kg by means of a press-plate.

    Chapter 6 1995

  • The area of the press-plate for the larger cage is:

    Chapter 5 1995

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