floorplate

English

noun
Definitions
  • A (usually metal) plate used as industrial flooring.
  • (biology) A specialized glial structure integral to the developing nervous system of vertebrate organisms.

Etymology

Compound from English floor (primary area) + English plate (slang for vinyl record).

Origin

English

plate

Gloss

slang for vinyl record

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