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soleplate

American  
[sohl-pleyt] / ˈsoʊlˌpleɪt /

noun

Carpentry.
  1. a plate upon which studding is erected.


Etymology

Origin of soleplate

First recorded in 1835–45; sole 2 + plate 1

Example Sentences

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Each putter is individually milled at Ping headquarters and the copper soleplate is finished with an open flame torch treatment to bring out a unique set of colors to every putter.

From Golf Digest • Jun. 4, 2018

It features a T6 6061 milled aluminum body with a C14500 copper alloy soleplate.

From Golf Digest • Jun. 4, 2018

“When you look at a dial soleplate that keeps the weight as low as possible.”

From Golf Digest • Mar. 23, 2018

The head is made with a 303 stainless steel body and a high-grade 6061 aluminum soleplate.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 16, 2013

The foundation framing or piece, by which the other parts are supported and held in place; the bed; Ð called also baseplate and soleplate.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

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