pecten; comb plate (zoology)
Zoological term for the comb-like structure found in some animals, such as the pecten in the eye of birds or reptiles.
In the retina of birds, there is a structure called the pecten.
comb plate (escalator, etc.)
Refers to the toothed safety plate at the entrance or exit of an escalator or moving walkway.
Debris is stuck in the comb plate of the escalator.
Standard kanji spelling. 櫛 means 'comb' and 板 means 'plate'.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, also used.
A compound of 櫛, “comb,” and 板, “plate,” named for its comb-like form or teeth.