nameplate

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• nameplate n. — nameplate n. 1882, from NAME (Cf. name) (n.) + PLATE (Cf. plate) (n.) …   Etymology dictionary

• nameplate — [nān′plāt΄] n. 1. a piece of metal, wood, etc. on which a name is inscribed 2. a newspaper s name as it appears on the front page …   English World dictionary

• Nameplate — For a newspaper s logo, see Nameplate (publishing). Belgian and Dutch street name plates on the border …   Wikipedia

• nameplate — UK [ˈneɪmˌpleɪt] / US noun [countable] Word forms nameplate : singular nameplate plural nameplates a small sign that shows someone s name and is usually fixed to the door of their office or is on their desk …   English dictionary

• nameplate — /naym playt /, n. 1. a flat, usually rectangular piece of metal, wood, or plastic on which the name of a person, company, etc., is printed or engraved: She has a large office with her nameplate on the door. 2. masthead (def. 2). [1880 85; NAME +… …   Universalium

• nameplate — [[t]ne͟ɪmpleɪt[/t]] nameplates also name plate N COUNT A nameplate is a sign on a door, wall, or desk which shows the name of the person or organization that occupies a particular place …   English dictionary

• nameplate — See import nameplate …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• nameplate — noun a) A plate or plaque inscribed with a persons name, especially one on an office door. b) The masthead of a newspaper …   Wiktionary

• Nameplate — Заголовок газеты (наверху первой полосы); Форма для печати визитных карточек; Именная печатка; фирменный штемпель …   Краткий толковый словарь по полиграфии

• nameplate — name|plate [ˈneımpleıt] n a piece of metal or plastic fastened to something, showing the name of the owner or maker, or the person who lives or works in a place …   Dictionary of contemporary English