faceplate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪspleɪt/

noun

  • 1an enlarged end or attachment on the end of the mandrel on a lathe, with slots and holes on which work can be mounted.
  • 2the transparent window of a diver’s or astronaut’s helmet.
  • 3the part of a cathode ray tube that carries the phosphor screen.
  • 4a plate protecting a piece of machinery.