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escutcheon
the place on the stern or transom of a vessel where the name is shown escutcheon [e′skəch·ən] (design engineering) An ornamental shield, flange, or border used around a dial, window, control knob, or other panel-mounted part. Also known as escutcheon plate. escutcheon key plate, escutcheon, 1 1. A protective plate surrounding the keyhole of a door, a light switch, etc.; also called a scutcheon. 2. A flange on a pipe, used to cover a hole in a floor through which the pipe passes. 3. A protective or ornamental cover at the termination of a post, picket, or rail against a tread, floor, or wall. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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