pushpad

A pad that can be pushed to activate a device.

Noun

  1. A pad that can be pushed to activate a device.
    • A latch assembly for a fire door, the fire door having a pushpad for emergency exit, with the pushpad being connected to an extended rod to transfer motion of the pushpad to the latch assembly, […] - 1995, Official...

Origin

From push + pad.

Forms

pushpads