Definition

The bottom part of a clothes iron that touches the fabric, or the lower surface of certain structures.

Example

Make sure to clean the soleplate of the iron to avoid stains on your clothes.

Conversation

I just bought a new iron, but I'm worried about the soleplate getting scratched.

You should be careful when using it on delicate fabrics.

Yeah, I heard some soleplates are better for avoiding damage.

True! A ceramic soleplate can be really gentle on clothes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soleplate → It is formed from "sole" (from Old French *sole*, meaning the bottom part of a shoe or foot) and "plate" (from Latin *plata*, meaning a flat dish or sheet). The word "soleplate" refers to a flat piece that forms the bottom part of an object, often used in the context of shoes or machinery.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sole' as the bottom part of a shoe and 'plate' as a flat piece — together, they create a 'soleplate', which is the flat bottom part of something.

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