baseplates

/ˈbeɪsˌpleɪts/
noun
  1. Plural of baseplate; flat, heavy plates used as foundations or supports for machines, structures, or devices.
    • These baseplates are made of reinforced steel to handle heavy loads.
    • The kit includes several baseplates of different sizes for building models.
    • The factory ordered new baseplates for all the assembly line robots.
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