Footplate

( Mach.) The platform of a locomotive engine on which the engineer and fireman attend to their duties, frequently called FOOT-BOARD. Foot'-post, n. A me enger, or mail-carrier, who travels on foot. Foot'-power, n. Power exerted by the foot. Foot'-pre , n. A pre operated by the foot; a treadle-pre . Foot'-print, n. The impre ion of the foot. -(Geol.) See ICHNOLOGY.