1. a flat piece that forms or closes the end of something
Usage: technical
2. a specialized region at the end of a muscle fiber where it connects to a nerve
Usage: anatomy; biology
3. a flat structural component at the end of a mechanical assembly
Usage: engineering

Examples

• The endplate seals the cylinder to prevent leaks.
• Damage to the motor endplate can cause muscle weakness.
• The engineer designed a reinforced endplate for the pressure vessel.
• Neurotransmitters are released at the endplate during muscle contraction.
• The endplate must be properly aligned during assembly.
• Researchers studied the endplate structure under a microscope.