Definition of "baseplate" in English

noun

1. A solid piece of material that has enough strength and sturdiness to serve as the surface to which other things are attached to be supported.

2. (rail transport) Synonym of tie plate.

verb

1. (transitive) To fit with a baseplate.

2. (transitive, US, logistics) To provide (the vehicles within a fleet) with license plates registered as a batch in a particular state.