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Meaning of "platen" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PLATEN

From Old French platine, from plat flat.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF PLATEN

ˈplætən


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLATEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Platen is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PLATEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Platen

A platen is typically a flat metal plate pressed against a medium to cause an impression in letterpress printing. Platen may also refer to a typewriter roller which friction-feeds paper into position below the typebars or print head.

Definition of platen in the English dictionary

The first definition of platen in the dictionary is a flat plate in a printing press that presses the paper against the type. Other definition of platen is the roller on a typewriter, against which the keys strike. Platen is also the worktable of a machine tool, esp one that is slotted to enable T-bolts to be used.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLATEN

baton · batten · checklaton · fatten · flatten · Grattan · harmattan · latten · Manhattan · Mountbatten · paten · patten · pattern · Patton · platan · ratten · ratton · schecklaton · shecklaton · slattern

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLATEN

plate rack · plate rail · plate tectonics · plate up · plate warmer · plate-glass window · plateasm · plateau · plateaux · plated · plateful · platelayer · platelet · platelike · platemaker · platemaking · plateman · platemark · plater · plateresque

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLATEN

Akhenaten · beaten · browbeaten · eaten · greaten · half-eaten · laten · moth-eaten · neaten · oaten · overbeaten · overeaten · sauerbraten · threaten · unbeaten · uneaten · weather-beaten · whaten · wheaten · worm-eaten

Synonyms and antonyms of platen in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «platen» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF PLATEN

Find out the translation of platen to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of platen from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «platen» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

台板
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

platina
570 millions of speakers
en

English

platen
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

पट्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصوانى
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

валик
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

cilindro
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

platen
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

platine
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Platen
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Walze
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

プラテン
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

플래 튼
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Platen
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trục lăn
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

தகடு
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

प्लॅटिन
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

baskı levhası
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

rullo
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

płyta
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

валик
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

Platen
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλάκα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

plate
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

formbordet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

glassplaten
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of platen

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLATEN»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about platen

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLATEN»

Discover the use of platen in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to platen and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Benchmark Approach to Quantitative Finance
This book also deals with financial modeling under the benchmark approach, explaining various quantitative methods for the fair pricing and hedging of derivatives.
Eckhard Platen, David Heath, 2006
2
Numerical Solution of Stochastic Differential Equations
This book provides an introduction to stochastic calculus and stochastic differential equations, in both theory and applications, emphasising the numerical methods needed to solve such equations.
Peter E. Kloeden, Eckhard Platen, 1992
3
Numerical Solution of Stochastic Differential Equations with ...
Moreover, the volume introduces readers to the modern benchmark approach that provides a general framework for modeling in finance and insurance beyond the standard risk-neutral approach.
Eckhard Platen, Nicola Bruti-Liberati, 2010
4
Concise Encyclopedia of Plastics
See injection-molding machine daylight, clamping, electrical Two-platen or three- platen systems that use electrical motor drive systems and provide advantages such as reduced power consumption during use, clean-room operation, and ...
‎2000
5
Numerical Solution of SDE Through Computer Experiments
The book provides an easily accessible computationally oriented introduction into the numerical solution of stochastic differential equations using computer experiments.
Peter Eris Kloeden, 1994
6
Platen Printing Presses: A Primer of Information Regarding ...
From The Original Hand Press To The Modern Job Press, To Which Is Added A Chapter On Automatic Presses Of Small Size.
Daniel Baker, 2010
7
Printing Presses: History and Development from the Fifteenth ...
it for an entirely different kind of machine — the 'bed and platen' press, the first of which was built in 1821. The novelty was the rotating ink disc. Tread well did not originate this mechanism, because Sir William Congreve had developed it ...
James Moran, 1978
8
American Woodworker
Place centerlines of trunnions directly underneath face of platen. QUADRANTS 3A" PLYWOOD Fasten base to lathe bed with V2" carriage bolt and large washer top and bottom. Make base to fit lathe bed. are square to the axis of the spindle.
9
Handbook of Optical Metrology: Principles and Applications
stronger than needed to support the weight of the platen. This is the case of the so-called optical contacting. In other cases of limited surface roughness, a small quantity of wringing fluid may be necessary to fill the microscopic caps at the ...
Toru Yoshizawa, 2009
10
Direct Support and General Support Maintenanc Manual: ...
(3) Replace the platen assembly on the platen frame (para 3-286 ). (4) Adjust the platen-trough assembly (para 3- 214, 3-215, 3-219 through 3-224, 3-226, and 3- 229 through 3-284). 3-47. Disassembly and Reassembly of Platen- Trough ...
‎1976

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLATEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term platen is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 review
The stand lets you balance the scanner on its side, but we're not really sure why: it's hard to stop documents simply sliding off the platen glass ... «Expert Reviews, Jul 15»
2
ENGEL to Present Inject 4.0 at Fakuma 2015
The core of the manufacturing cell is an ENGEL duo 3550/650 combi M injection moulding machine with an reversing platen that supports ... «Packaging Europe, Jul 15»
3
Stand up paddle boarder tells why he loves the sport
There's a social stand up paddle board group in Gladstone, started by Adam and Chrissy Platen in August 2014 to bring groups together, ... «Gladstone Observer, Jul 15»
4
Mimaki introduces TS300P Dye Sublimation Printer
... enabling high quality printing on thin-transfer paper; a media handling system that uses a powerful vacuum-feed platen that holds media taut, ... «Graphic Arts Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Porsche's New Test-Drive Playground Is Paradise for Gearheads
says Detlev von Platen, chief executive officer of Porsche's North America unit. In Atlanta, sautéed by the Southern sun, one can really drive the ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
6
A visit with David Goines: Berkeley's legendary letterpress printer …
In the work area there are cylinder and platen letterpresses on one end, and two offset lithography machines on the other. The glossy black ... «Berkeleyside, Jul 15»
7
Part 2: 'The AAU Life' - MVP mom
2015 marks year five in Platen and her son Kobe King's adventures on the Wisconsin Playground Warriors. And for those who keep an interest ... «News8000.com - WKBT, Jul 15»
8
Dual-axis linear stepper motors from H2W Technologies
... to support the customer's payload and to maintain the required 0.0005" to 0.0010" [12µm to 25µm] gap between the platen and the forcer. «Today's Medical Developments, Jul 15»
9
Dual Axis Linear Stepper Motors
... by embedded, magnetically preloaded air bearings, which support payload and maintain 0.0005–0.0010 in. gap between platen and forcer. «ThomasNet News, Jul 15»
10
Joe Blundo commentary: Typewriter servicer taps his retro skills
Cleaned, oiled and outfitted with new rubber on its platen (the cylinder struck by the keys), the typewriter was clacking as if it were 1940 again. «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
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