noun🔗ShareThe part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made."The printer technician adjusted the platens to ensure even pressure and a clear print on each page. "machinetechnologywritingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe part of a typewriter or printer on which the paper rests to receive an impression."The old typewriter's platens were worn smooth, making it difficult for the letters to print clearly on the paper. "technologymachinewritingdevicepartstationeryChat 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 metalworker carefully secured the heavy steel plate onto the platens of the milling machine before beginning the intricate cut. "machinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe flat glass surface of a scanner or photocopier on which operators place items to be scanned."Please proofread the sentence before sending it. Here's a simple sentence using "platens" correctly: "She carefully placed the old photo face down on the scanner's platens before closing the lid." "technologymachinedeviceelectronicscomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
