1. (noun) a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers

• finger plate
• scutcheon

2. (noun) a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms

• scutcheon

1. (noun) a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers

• protection
• protective cover
• protective covering

2. (noun) (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed

• plate

3. (noun) a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms

• buckler
• shield

1. (noun) (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed

• navigation
• sailing
• seafaring