"dead plate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dead plates [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dead plate (plural dead plates)
  1. (engineering) A solid covering over a part of a fire grate, to prevent the entrance of air through that part. Categories (topical): Engineering
    Sense id: en-dead_plate-en-noun--LuIbkcd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 63 37 Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  2. (engineering) A fixed solid piece between two moving conveyors, to span the gap created by the roll over ends of the conveyors, allowing for the smooth transfer of products from one conveyor to another. Categories (topical): Engineering
    Sense id: en-dead_plate-en-noun-aeFPfLsC Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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