Index of English words, starting with "pl"

(1) - Platen (n.) The movable table of a machine tool, as a planer, on which the work is fastened, and presented to the action of the tool; -- also called table.
(2) - Platen (n.) Hence, an analogous part of a typewriter, on which the paper rests to receive an impression.
(3) - Platen (n.) The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.

(1) - Plater (n.) A machine for calendering paper.
(2) - Plater (n.) One who plates or coats articles with gold or silver; as, a silver plater.

(1) - Platform (v. t.) To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.
(2) - Platform (v. t.) To place on a platform.
(3) - Platform (n.) A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop.
(4) - Platform (n.) A declaration of the principles upon which a person, a sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or system; as, the Saybrook platform; a political platform.
(5) - Platform (n.) Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.
(6) - Platform (n.) A place laid out after a model.
(7) - Platform (n.) A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. Used also figuratively.