Meaning offootplatesin English

Noun

1. plates attaching to roller skate boots
   The roller skates had footplates made of durable plastic.
2. metal plates supporting locomotives; boilers; cabs
   The locomotive's footplates were securely bolted to the floor.
3. base platforms of steam locomotives
   The engineer inspected the footplates of the old steam locomotive.
4. timber distributing loads in wood frames
   The carpenter used footplates to support the heavy wooden beams.
5. a platform for driver's foot rest (in vehicles)
   The bus driver stood on the footplates to get a better view.