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Baby plate
Also known as baby pin plate, wall plate.
A flat mounting plate with a 5/8-inch baby pin used to attach a small fixture or accessory to an approved surface.
In practice
The plate is fastened through its mounting holes using hardware and a substrate suitable for the load. Rigging decisions require permission, structural judgment, and secondary retention where applicable.
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Sources
- Griptionary: Grip and Gaffer Slang Terms Glossary · Matthews Studio Equipment
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