soleplates

/ˈsoʊlpleɪts/
noun
  1. Plural of soleplate; multiple flat metal surfaces on irons or bases of machines.
    • The factory produces soleplates for several different models of clothing irons.
    • The repair shop stocked replacement soleplates for various power tools.
    • He compared the soleplates of two steam irons to see which was smoother.
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