blastplate

/ˈbleɪstpleɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A metal or other material plate, often made of steel or ceramic, used to protect a component, such as a cylinder head or engine block, from debris or high-velocity particles.

“The car’s engine was damaged because it didn’t have a proper blastplate to protect it during the high-speed crash.”

Synonyms

  • debris shield
  • impact plate

Antonyms

  • exposure surface
  • vulnerable area