Soleplate \Sole"plate`\, n. (Mach.)
(a) A bedplate; as, the soleplate of a steam engine.
(b) The plate forming the back of a waterwheel bucket.
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Bedpiece \Bed"piece`\, Bedplate \Bed"plate`\, n. (Mach.)
The foundation framing or piece, by which the other parts are
supported and held in place; the bed; -- called also
baseplate and soleplate.
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