screwplate

/ˈskruːplæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A metal or other material plate with screw threads cut in it, used to attach or support something, especially a screw-on base or a fixture for a machine.

“The machine required a screwplate to be securely attached to the workbench.”

Synonyms

  • clamp
  • fixture
  • screw base

Antonyms

  • loose plate
  • unsecured base