noun
General Slang
baseplate
BAYS-playt · noun · informal
The flat truck part bolted to the deck.
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Definitions
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The flat metal plate of a truck that bolts directly to the underside of the deck and holds the rest of the truck assembly.
“He cracked a baseplate landing that drop.”
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baseplate In A Sentence
He cracked a baseplate landing that drop.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive hardware term for the truck's mounting plate.
Variants
base plate
People Also Ask
What is the baseplate on a skateboard truck?
It's the flat metal plate that bolts directly to the underside of the deck and holds the rest of the truck assembly.
Can a baseplate break?
Yes, hard impacts like landing big drops can crack a baseplate, which then needs replacing to keep the truck usable.
How does the baseplate attach to the board?
It's fastened through the deck's mounting holes with four bolts and nuts, sitting flush against the underside of the board.
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