(thing) by mkb Thu Sep 20 2001 at 18:22:34

The platter of a turntable is the heavy part that spins. The motor turns it or the spindle, depending on the model. Belt drive models have a thin rubber belt that goes around the the table. Direct drive models have a stepper motor, much like a disk drive.

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:03:21

Plat"ter (?), n. [From Plat to braid.]

One who plats or braids.

 

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Plat"ter, n. [Probably fr. OF. platel, F. plateau. See Plateau.]

A large plate or shallow dish on which meat or other food is brought to the table.

The attendants . . . speedly brought in several large, smoking platters, filled with huge pieces of beef. Sir W. Scott.

 

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