ground plate

noun

1. Electricity. a metal plate for making a ground connection to the earth.
2. Building Trades. groundsill.

ground plate

noun

1. a joist forming the lowest member of a timber frame Also calledgroundsillsoleplate

Word History and Origins

Origin of ground plate¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

Prepare a finely ground plate with phosphoric acid and gum, wash very well with water, and let it dry.

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The ground plate is of carbon, Page 299 circular in form, covering both line plates with a mica separator.

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The carbon blocks with their separator slide between clips and a ground plate.

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