platens (0 synonym found)

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Definition of platens:

(n) : (printing) The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.
(n) : The part of a typewriter or printer on which the paper rests to receive an impression.
(n) : The flat glass surface of a scanner or photocopier on which operators place items to be scanned.
(n) : The movable table of a planer or other machine tool, on which the work is fastened, and presented to the action of the tool.

Definition of platens:

(n) : (printing) The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.
(n) : The part of a typewriter or printer on which the paper rests to receive an impression.
(n) : The flat glass surface of a scanner or photocopier on which operators place items to be scanned.
(n) : The movable table of a planer or other machine tool, on which the work is fastened, and presented to the action of the tool.

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