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Antonyms for templates

Grammar : Noun
Spell : tem-plit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm plɪt


Definition of templates

Origin :
  • 1670s, templet "horizontal piece under a girder or beam," probably from French templet "weaver's stretcher," diminutive of temple, which meant the same thing, from Latin templum "plank, rafter," also "building for worship" (see temple (n.1)).
  • The meaning "pattern or gauge for shaping a piece of work" is first recorded 1819 in this form, earlier temple (1680s); the form was altered 1844, probably influenced by plate, but the pronunciation did not begin to shift until much more recently.
  • As in pattern : noun design, motif
Example sentences :
  • It will be an easy matter to make these templates by following Fig. 8.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • The templates should be cut from heavy cardboard so they will hold their shapes.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • He was not among the acolytes kneeling at the templates; nor was he in the cathedral of the shop.
  • Extract from : « The Cup of Fury » by Rupert Hughes
  • If the inspection should take place at the foundry, the templates used in chipping might be verified and used for inspection.
  • Extract from : « Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. » by Bureau of Ordnance, USN
  • The 1-2-4 concrete facing was brought up together with the rubble core, using face forms and templates to get the proper profile.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • The invert concrete was brought to form by means of templates, Fig. 173, and straight edges.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • The templates were maintained in a horizontal position and were moved upward as the concrete advanced in height.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • The templates are employed to mark out on the board which should first be planed to the required thickness.
  • Extract from : « Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II » by Joshua Rose
  • When the outside of the tray fits the templates, it is ready for sand-papering, and not before.
  • Extract from : « Carpentry and Woodwork » by Edwin W. Foster
  • By frequently holding these templates to the work, it may be quickly seen where the material is to be removed.
  • Extract from : « Carpentry and Woodwork » by Edwin W. Foster

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