end plate

noun

Definition of end plate

: a complex terminal treelike branching of the axon of a motor neuron that contacts with a muscle fiber

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The other new pieces include a front splitter with extended side pieces, different side skirts, end plates for the rear diffuser, a rear spoiler, and door garnishes that cover up the fake side vents. — Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, "Toyota Releases TRD Performance Styling Parts for the 2020 Supra," 20 May 2019 Lotus raised the height of the rear wing by two inches and revised the end plates. — Tony Markovich, Car and Driver, "Lightweight Limbo: Lotus Applies Familiar Formula to Final 3-Eleven 430," 22 Feb. 2018

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end plate

noun

: a complex terminal arborization of the axon of a motor neuron that contacts with a muscle fiber

— called also end brush