boiler plate

Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Financial, Wikipedia.

Related to boiler plate: Boilerplate code

boiler plate

[′bȯil·ər ‚plāt]

(computer science)

A commonly used expression or phrase that is stored in memory and can be copied into a word-processing document as needed.

(geology)

A fairly smooth surface on a cliff, consisting of flush or overlapping slabs of rock, having little or no foothold.

(hydrology)

A crusty, frozen surface of snow.

(metallurgy)

Flat-rolled steel, usually ¼ to ½ inch (6 to 13 millimeters) thick; used mainly for covering ships and making boilers and tanks. Also known as boiler steel.

boiler plate

1. Plates of steel used for making boilers and tanks.

2. The accessories and appurtenances associated with a boiler plant.

3. Those portions of the specifications that commonly apply to most buildings, so are commonly reproduced from one set of specifications to another.

Mentioned in ?

References in periodicals archive ?

The drama imparts a ritualistic thank you to its employees within the boiler plate message.

Good and evil in the chairmen's 'boiler plate': an analysis of corporate visions of the 1970s

The Appellate Term further noted that under paragraph 17 (also a standard boiler plate provision) no written notice of default need be served where there has been a default in the payment of rent.

What's it all about on written notices for hikes

SAN FRANCISCO -- In fourth sentence of Med-Vantage boiler plate, list of participating plans should include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (sted Blue Cross of Massachusetts).

Med-Vantage[R] Names Michael Bodenstab VP of Finance & Strategy; Appointment of Former BCBSA Senior Strategist Signals Highest Commitment to 'Customer Intimacy' and Collaboration

At present, the commissioners and the engineer and prosecutor, are working together on what Dunlap called a boiler plate road-use deal.

United States : HURON COUNTY commissioners held discussions on Road-Use Contract

This boiler plate request for proposal (RFP) has been used by large and small telecommunications companies in the US and Latin America including incumbent network operators making the switch to softswitch.

The Emergence of New IP-Base Service Providers Drives Demand for All-IP Networks Utilizing Softswitch for Voice Services

Tenders are invited for Preparation And Boiler Plate 300 Kg Replacement For Annual Inspection Of Boiler No Br/6490 (L) At Hmp 5/6 Pit Colliery

Preparation And Boiler Plate 300 Kg Replacement For Annual Inspection Of Boiler No Br/6490 (L) At Hmp 5/6 Pit Colliery

Also, the Fast Forward boiler plate has been added to this version.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Launches Drug Development Initiative

The Valley District Will Provide The boiler Plate Front-end Specifications (instructions To Bidders, General Conditions, Etc.

Consulting Services for SAR Enhanced Recharge Phase 1A

LOS ANGELES -- In the boiler plate, Broadcaster, Inc.

Broadcaster Releases 'Go Fox Yourself'

Plans and Progress : The design of a shellfish hatchery is boiler plate.

Kachemak Shellfish Growers Association

In the release dated July 10, 2006, the boiler plate for Insite Technologies is corrected to read:

NATO Awards Globecomm Systems and EMS SATCOM, as a Major Sub-Contractor, $7.8 Million Contract for GPS-Based Force Tracking System

A wood boiler plate will be established and will provide input for schools and other communal buildings nearby.