Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A thin sheet of metal upon the surface of which designs are painted with an insulating varnish: used for operating the shedding mechanism of an electric Jacquard. This method was tried about 1860.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word pattern-plate.
Examples
-
A pattern-plate of an officer, who never has had anything but a military thought!
The Last Shot Frederick Palmer 1915
-
Mechanical toys and speaking dolls had places of prominence; and among the pictures which adorned the walls the place of honour was given to a framed tailor's pattern-plate!
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.