footplate.
The metal plate which forms the base platform of a steam locomotive and supports the boiler and the driver's cab, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Meaning & usage
The metal plate which forms the base platform of a steam locomotive and supports the boiler and the driver's cab, particularly in the United Kingdom.
The engineer's cab in any kind of train.
The flat portion at the base of the stapes; pedicel.
The part of a roller skate that attaches to the boot.
A timber in a wood frame that distributes a concentrated load.
A platform on which the driver's foot rests but which, unlike a pedal, has no effect.
Where this word comes from
From foot + plate.
To travel (or work) on the footplate of a locomotive.
Where this word comes from
From foot + plate.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.