"eye plate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: eye plates [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} eye plate (plural eye plates)
  1. A scale or sclerite covering the eye of an animal
    Sense id: en-eye_plate-en-noun-sAKuk7V6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 56 44
  2. (nautical) A metal plate, either having a hole in it, or a loop protruding from it, that is part of a ship's rigging Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-eye_plate-en-noun-YTnih3hR Topics: nautical, transport

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