How to Use faceplate in a Sentence

faceplate

noun
  • The first step in that process was to remove the faceplate from one meter and scan it.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 21 June 2019
  • The switch comes with a white snap-on faceplate, mounting screws, wiring nuts, and wire labels.
    — PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Remove the two screws holding the faceplate to the edge of the door and pull the plate and the dead bolt from the door.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
  • The faceplate pops off to reveal a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack and a setup button.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • The helmet is constructed from thin, lightweight fiberglass and consists of a backplate, a faceplate and a neck ring.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Because baking soda is a natural abrasive, it can be used to easily clean these marks off the faceplate of the iron.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Because baking soda is a natural abrasive, it can be used to easily clean these marks off the faceplate of the iron.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • Readouts are provided by a pair of glasses mounted inside the helmet or on the helmet's faceplate.
    — David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
  • An unlocked vehicle in the driveway was rummaged through; removed was a stereo faceplate and a garage door opener used to enter the garage.
    — Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2017
  • Use a chisel to carefully remove the excess material until the new faceplate will fit.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Align the intakes vertically, mark the U-bolt locations, drill on the marks, and slip a faceplate on either side of the barrel wall.
    — Joe Kohl-Riggs, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
  • Align the intakes vertically, mark the U-bolt locations, drill on the marks, and slip a faceplate on either side of the barrel wall.
    — Joe Kohl-Riggs, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
  • Rotating ports Rotating ports are circular ports that turn within the faceplate of the wall outlet.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Behind the removable faceplate is a setup button and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a quick-release lever for easy removal.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • The tiles' faceplates also bore distinct initials, including those of Józef Lewicki.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
  • Encased in an aluminum shell with a striking three-dimensional acrylic faceplate in deep purple and blue, the Knight has a bold appearance.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As Brown installed a faceplate on the light switch to keep others from touching it, the tenant's daughter bumped into Brown hard while walking by.
    — Jay Heflin, Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2020
  • The faceplate and keypad sit cleanly on the exterior, while the interior housing stays compact.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Most are in an inconvenient location with a black faceplate that is near impossible to find without being a contortionist in a cramped seat.
    — latimes.com, 1 July 2018
  • The station was on lockdown; after a while, an officer looking sheepish in his helmet, faceplate and full body armor, opened the door and accepted the containers.
    — Saul Elbein, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2017
  • Encased in an aluminum shell with a striking three-dimensional acrylic faceplate in deep purple and blue, the Knight IEMs strike a bold look.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Moreover, their combination of transparent faceplates and elegant lighting makes for a compelling design.
    — Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
  • With the Vantage, almost every part of the controller can be easily accessed, thanks to the removable faceplate and the custom base, which Scuf built from the ground up.
    — Nick Statt, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2018
  • Transparent faceplates measuring 9 by 13 inches are cut from large sheets of polyethylene using a laser cutter or cutting die.
    — Tom Simonite, Wired, 26 Mar. 2020
  • The main difference is that the Onyx doesn’t come with as expensive of a cartridge as the Carbon, and that its knob, faceplate, and inlay are made of plastic instead of metal.
    — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Never miss a moment with the Beddi Style, a smart alarm clock that has a changeable faceplate and customizable mood lighting for the ultimate style creation.
    — Sun-Sentinel.com, 9 May 2017
  • As with the Apollo suits, the one the commander wears will include red piping to help distinguish one crew member from the other, since their faces will be obscured by their reflective helmet faceplates.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The prosecution presented photos of a metal faceplate underneath the Ranger’s console.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 May 2023
  • There’s even a small community around the Stream Deck on Etsy, making faceplates, covers, and icon packs for Elgato’s little macro pads.
    — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 11 July 2023
  • Ever since Sony revealed that the PS5 would have a detachable faceplate, fans have been wondering when the company would start selling new covers.
    — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 13 Dec. 2021

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