soleplate
/ˈsoʊlpleɪt/
noun
- The flat, smooth metal surface on the bottom of an iron (for pressing clothes) that touches the fabric.
- Make sure the soleplate of the iron is clean before you press your shirt.
- A scratched soleplate can snag delicate fabrics.
- She wiped the soleplate with a damp cloth to remove the sticky residue.
- A flat base or plate that forms the bottom part of a machine, tool, or structure.
- He replaced the worn soleplate on the planer to get smoother cuts.
- The robot's soleplate was made of reinforced steel for durability.
- The soleplate of the saw helps keep it steady on the wood.