Word
flatbed
US/ˈfɫætˌbɛd/
UK/flˈætbɛd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a scanner with a flat glass top where you lay a page down to copy it.
n. a scanner with a flat glass plate on which a document is placed face down for high-resolution imaging.
Examples
“I place the photo on the flatbed to scan it.”
“She lifts the lid of the flatbed and lines up her passport for a clear copy.”
“The archivist prefers the flatbed for fragile manuscripts because the documents rest undisturbed on the glass during high-resolution capture.”
Examples
simple
“I place the photo on the flatbed to scan it.”
contextual
“She lifts the lid of the flatbed and lines up her passport for a clear copy.”
complex
“The archivist prefers the flatbed for fragile manuscripts because the documents rest undisturbed on the glass during high-resolution capture.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “flatbed” in context.
Verb
01. calibrate flatbed
“You should calibrate the flatbed monthly to maintain colour accuracy.”
verb + noun
02. clean flatbed
“Clean the flatbed before scanning to avoid dust spots on the image.”
verb + noun
03. connect flatbed
“Connect the flatbed to your laptop via USB before installing the driver.”
verb + noun
04. flatbed preserves
“A modern flatbed preserves subtle tones in black-and-white photographs.”
noun + verb
05. flatbed scans
“This flatbed scans at 4800 dpi, capturing fine detail clearly.”
noun + verb
06. flatbed supports
“This flatbed supports a transparency adapter for slides and film.”
noun + verb
Adjective
07. desktop flatbed
“A compact desktop flatbed is sufficient for everyday office copying and scanning.”
adj + noun
08. high-resolution flatbed
“She digitised the negatives using a high-resolution flatbed for archival quality.”
adj + noun
09. large-format flatbed
“The studio uses a large-format flatbed to scan maps and architectural drawings.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. glass of flatbed
“Wipe the glass of the flatbed with a lint-free cloth.”
noun + prep + noun
11. lid of flatbed
“Close the lid of the flatbed gently to avoid blurring the scan.”
noun + prep + noun
12. align documents on the flatbed
“Align documents on the flatbed using the corner guides.”
Usage
Often short for 'flatbed scanner'; also used attributively in 'flatbed scanner' and 'flatbed truck'.
Etymology
From flat + bed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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