wrist plates

A form of wrist plate — A swinging plate in a steam engine, bearing two or more wrists, for operating the valves.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of wrist plate
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APA

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MLA

“wrist plates.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wrist%20plates. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “wrist plates,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wrist%20plates.

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