Definition of backplate Backplate

back•plate

We found 5 definitions of backplate from 4 different sources.

What does backplate mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: backplates

backplate - plate armor protecting the back; worn as part of a cuirass

armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire

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Wiktionary

backplate (Noun)
A plate protecting a fighting person's back.
backplate (Noun)
A metal plate on the rear of a computer's casing, used to cover a port or slot.