Noun
- 1. finger plate, escutcheon, scutcheon, protective covering, protective cover, protection
- usage: a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
- 2. escutcheon, plate
- usage: (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed
- 3. escutcheon, scutcheon, shield, buckler
- usage: a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
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