ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: a plate or framing used as a bed or support for something: as
a. : the heavy foundation framing or plate giving support and stability to the lighter parts in a machine
an engine bedplate
b. : a stationary set of mounted knives or bars in a papermaking beater against which corresponding knives of the beater roll brush as they rotate