restraint plate
nounUK /rɪˈstreɪnt pleɪt/
US /rɪˈstreɪnt pleɪt/
A flat piece of metal or plastic that holds something safely in place.
The mechanic bolted a restraint plate over the battery so it would not move.
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2. A plate in a machine that stops a part from moving too far.
The restraint plate keeps the sliding arm from coming off its track.
3. A small plate used in dental braces to hold a wire in position.
The orthodontist adjusted the restraint plate on the back tooth.
4. A metal plate fixed to a vehicle or trailer to keep cargo from shifting.
They strapped the crate against the restraint plate in the truck bed.