Antonyms for template


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


Definition of template

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 :
  • The template is then drawn along a second time to smooth the surface finally.
  • Extract from : « American Rural Highways » by T. R. Agg
  • By the use of such a tool the glass can readily be brought up to the template.
  • Extract from : « On Laboratory Arts » by Richard Threlfall
  • The concrete was now placed and carried to the top of the template, which was then removed.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • Use this block as a pattern or template to lay off the others.
  • Extract from : « Mission Furniture » by H. H. Windsor
  • But he knew that in another place a template would be laid over his work.
  • Extract from : « In the Control Tower » by Will Mohler
  • This template is generally of hardwood, such as beech or walnut.
  • Extract from : « Woodwork Joints » by William Fairham
  • Template or TimpletOne of the four facets that surround a cut gem.
  • Extract from : « Time Telling through the Ages » by Harry Chase Brearley
  • A template must be made of one of the two forms shown in Fig. 2315.
  • Extract from : « Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II » by Joshua Rose
  • For f, f all that is necessary is a template formed as in Fig. 2324.
  • Extract from : « Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II » by Joshua Rose
  • The template must then be turned over to mark the other side of the teeth.
  • Extract from : « Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II » by Joshua Rose

Synonyms for template

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