HyperDic: platen

English > 3 senses of the word platen:
NOUNartifactplatenwork table of a machine tool
artifactplatenthe flat plate of a printing press that presses the paper against the type
artifactplatenthe roller on a typewriter against which the keys strike
platen > pronunciation
Soundsplae'tahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > platen: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningwork table of a machine tool.
BroadertableA piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
Spanishplatina
English > platen: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe flat plate of a printing press that presses the paper against the type.
BroaderplateA sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic
English > platen: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningThe roller on a typewriter against which the keys strike.
BroaderrollerA cylinder that revolves
Spanishrodillo

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