noun🔗ShareThe part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made."The printing press operator adjusted the platen to ensure even pressure on the paper and create a clear, crisp print. "technologymachinewritingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe part of a typewriter or printer on which the paper rests to receive an impression."The teacher adjusted the paper against the platen of the old typewriter before typing the next student's name. "technologymachinewritingitempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe movable table of a planer or other machine tool, on which the work is fastened, and presented to the action of the tool."The carpenter secured the wooden plank to the platen of the planer before smoothing its surface. "machinetechnicalpartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe flat glass surface of a scanner or photocopier on which operators place items to be scanned."I placed the old photo face down on the scanner's platen before closing the lid. "technologymachineelectronicsdeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
