noun🔗SharePlatinaThe 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. "El operador de la imprenta ajustó la platina para asegurar una presión uniforme sobre el papel y crear una impresión clara y nítida.technologymachinewritingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRodilloThe 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. "El profesor ajustó el papel contra el rodillo de la vieja máquina de escribir antes de escribir el nombre del siguiente estudiante.technologymachinewritingitempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMesa, platinaThe 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. "El carpintero aseguró la tabla de madera a la mesa de la cepilladora antes de alisar su superficie.machinetechnicalpartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlatina, superficie de cristalThe 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. "Coloqué la foto antigua boca abajo sobre la platina del escáner antes de cerrar la tapa.technologymachineelectronicsdeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
