plate
Plural
plates
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a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on
A plate is a flat, typically round dish with a raised rim, normally used for serving and eating food. Plates come in various sizes and materials, such as ceramic, glass, metal, or plastic, and they are available in different shapes and designs to suit various purposes and preferences. They are essential kitchen utensils used for serving main courses, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. Plates are also commonly used for portioning and presenting food in an appealing manner, whether at home or in restaurants.
- He served the salad on a large ceramic plate.
- She handed me a clean plate for dessert.
- They used disposable plates for the picnic.
- We set the table with plates and silverware.
- We should use a microwave-safe plate for reheating food.
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a flat piece of metal at the front and back of a vehicle displaying numbers and letters
- She customized her car's plate with a personalized message for a unique touch.
- He checked the plate to ensure it matched the registration paperwork before buying the car.
- The vehicle's plate was damaged, so he went to the DMV to get a replacement.
- The plate was covered in mud, making it hard to read the numbers during the off-road trip.
- The security guard recorded the plate of the car entering the restricted area for access control.
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a removable dental device, like a denture, used to replace missing teeth and their surrounding tissues
A plate is a removable dental device used to replace missing teeth or support parts of the mouth. It can be a full plate, which replaces all the teeth in a section of the mouth, or a partial plate, which fills in gaps left by missing teeth. Plates help restore the ability to chew and speak and improve the overall appearance of the smile.
- Grandma wears a plate to replace her missing teeth.
- The dental technician crafted a comfortable plate for the patient.
- After losing her teeth, Mary opted for a removable plate.
- The dentist adjusted the plate for a better fit in the patient's mouth.
- Dental plates are a common solution for full or partial tooth loss.
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a flat, thin sheet made of metal, wood, glass, or plastic, often used for structural, decorative, or functional purposes
- The technician carefully installed a plate of tempered glass on the display.
- The metal plate reinforced the door for added security.
- The artist used a wooden plate as the base for their engraving.
- The protective plate covered the machinery's delicate components.
- The transparent plate allowed light to pass through while maintaining durability.
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(baseball) where the batter stands to hit, and the point where runs are scored when a player reaches it
- The batter swung and missed just before stepping on home plate.
- The catcher blocked the plate to prevent the runner from scoring.
- The umpire called the runner safe as he slid into the plate.
- The pitcher threw a fastball that just missed the plate.
- He reached the plate after a long run from third base.
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a full-page illustration, typically printed on glossy or separate paper
- The book included a plate of historical maps.
- She admired the botanical plates in the reference guide.
- The artist's plates were reproduced in high quality.
- The encyclopedia contains dozens of colored plates.
- Each plate depicted a different species of bird.
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the quantity of material or portion served in a single plate
- He took a generous plate of pasta.
- The waiter brought two plates of salad.
- She finished a plate of dessert quickly.
- The buffet offered unlimited plates of food.
- They served a plate of appetizers to each guest.
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a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as armor or protective covering
- The tank was reinforced with steel plates.
- Artillery crews were shielded by metal plates.
- The hull's plate prevented penetration from shells.
- Workers installed plates on the bridge supports.
- Armor plates were tested for durability.
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a shallow receptacle used for collection, especially in church
- The usher passed the plate during the service.
- Donations were placed in the collection plate.
- The plate circulated among the congregation.
- He dropped a coin into the plate.
- The offering plate was made of polished silver.
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a horizontal structural member providing bearing, anchorage, or support
- The wall rested on a steel plate.
- Anchor bolts were embedded in the plate.
- Plates distribute load evenly along the foundation.
- The roof trusses were connected to the base plate.
- Engineers reinforced the building with a base plate.
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a flat sheet of metal, glass, or other material used to record an image
- The photographer exposed a glass plate to capture the image.
- Early cameras used wet plates for portraits.
- He developed the plate in a darkroom.
- The printer etched the illustration onto a metal plate.
- The lithography plate held the ink for printing.
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the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube or electron tube
- The plate of the tube emitted electrons when heated.
- Engineers measured the current at the tube's plate.
- The amplifier's performance depends on plate voltage.
- The plate is crucial for signal amplification.
- Replacement tubes require correct plate ratings.
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any flat, platelike structural element or body
- The turtle's shell consists of bony plates.
- Geological plates move slowly beneath the Earth's crust.
- Vertebrate skeletons include plates for protection.
- The insect's exoskeleton is divided into plates.
- Plates of rock were exposed by erosion.
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a main course of food served on a dish
- The chef prepared a plate with artistic presentation.
- The restaurant serves generous plates at dinner.
- Each plate at the banquet was decorated with colorful garnishes.
- I cleaned my plate quickly because the food was delicious.
- The buffet offered various plates for each guest.
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the thin underportion of the forequarter of meat
- The butcher cut the brisket from the plate.
- Ribs are attached to the plate section.
- The steak came from the beef plate.
- Short ribs are part of the plate cut.
- He trimmed the plate for roasting.
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a large, rigid section of the Earth's lithosphere that moves, leading to geological activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
- The Pacific Plate and the North American Plate interact along the "Ring of Fire," resulting in seismic activity and volcanic eruptions.
- The African Plate and the South American Plate have a convergent boundary, contributing to the formation of the Andes Mountains.
- The Indian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate has formed the Himalayan mountain range.
- The Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate interact along the boundary known as the Indo-Australian Plate, influencing seismic activity in the region.
- The movement of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate leads to the formation of the Andes and volcanic activity.
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