nounπShareA slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten."I filled my plate from the bountiful table."utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSuch dishes collectively."After dinner, I loaded the plates into the dishwasher. "utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe contents of such a dish."I ate a plate of beans."foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA course at a meal."The meat plate was particularly tasty."foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn agenda of tasks, problems, or responsibilities"With revenues down and transfer payments up, the legislature has a full plate."organizationbusinessplanworkjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat metallic object of uniform thickness."A clutch usually has two plates."utensilmaterialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vehicle license plate."He stole a car and changed the plates as soon as he could."vehicletrafficsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA taxi permit, especially of a metal disc."The taxi driver showed me his plates to prove he was a licensed driver. "vehiclegovernmenttrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA layer of a material on the surface of something, usually qualified by the type of the material; plating"The bullets just bounced off the steel plate on its hull."materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA material covered with such a layer."The astronaut's spacesuit had plates that protected him from radiation. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA decorative or food service item coated with silver or gold."The tea was served in the plate."itemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA weighted disk, usually of metal, with a hole in the center for use with a barbell, dumbbell, or exercise machine."He added two 45-pound plates to the barbell before attempting the lift. "sportmachineitemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper."We finished making the plates this morning."arttechnologywritingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn image or copy."The old book contained beautiful plates of exotic flowers. "artmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn illustration in a book, either black and white, or colour, usually on a page of paper of different quality from the text pages."The art book had several beautiful plates showing famous paintings on glossy paper, separate from the regular text. "artliteraturemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shaped and fitted surface, usually ceramic or metal that fits into the mouth and in which teeth are implanted; a dental plate.""After losing several teeth, my grandfather now wears plates so he can eat comfortably." "medicinebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA horizontal framing member at the top or bottom of a group of vertical studs."The carpenter attached the top plates to the studs to form the wall frame. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA foot, from "plates of meat"."Sit down and give your plates a rest."bodyanatomylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHome plate."There was a close play at the plate."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tectonic plate."The Earth's plates are constantly moving, causing earthquakes. "geologyworldnaturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePlate armour."He was confronted by two knights in full plate."wearmilitaryweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various larger scales found in some reptiles."The alligator's back was covered in thick, bony plates that offered protection from predators. "animalbodybiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat electrode such as can be found in an accumulator battery, or in an electrolysis tank."The mechanic carefully inspected the plates inside the car battery, looking for signs of corrosion. "technologyelectronicsdevicemachinechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe anode of a vacuum tube."Regulating the oscillator plate voltage greatly improves the keying."electronicsdevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSilver or gold, in the form of a coin, or less often silver or gold utensils or dishes (from Spanish plata ("silver"))."The old pirate, according to legend, buried his treasure, which included chests full of plates and jewels, on a deserted island. "materialutensilvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roundel of silver or tinctured argent."The coat of arms featured two gold lions holding a shield decorated with three plates, symbolizing purity and peace. "heraldrycolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prize given to the winner in a contest."The winning team received the plates after the company softball tournament. "achievemententertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny flat piece of material such as coated glass or plastic."The scientist examined the bacteria growing on the agar plates. "materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(travel industry) A metallic card, used to imprint tickets with an airline's logo, name, and numeric code."The travel agent used the airline's plates to imprint the passenger's ticket with the flight details. "industrybusinessserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(travel industry, by extension) The ability of a travel agent to issue tickets on behalf of a particular airline."The travel agency acquired new plates, allowing them to issue tickets directly for American Airlines. "businessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA VIN plate, particularly with regard to the car's year of manufacture."The mechanic checked the car's plates to confirm its year of manufacture before ordering the correct parts. "vehicleitemmachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the thin parts of the brisket of an animal."The butcher carefully separated the plates from the rest of the brisket, explaining that they are often used for making ground beef. "foodanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very light steel horseshoe for racehorses."The blacksmith carefully hammered the plates onto the racehorse's hooves before the big race. "sportanimalraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(furriers' slang) Skins for fur linings of garments, sewn together and roughly shaped, but not finally cut or fitted."The furrier carefully arranged the plates of rabbit skin, ready to be sewn into a warm coat lining. "materialindustrywearitembusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(hat-making) The fine nap (as of beaver, musquash, etc.) on a hat whose body is made from inferior material."The hat maker applied extra beaver plates to the cheap felt hat to give it a luxurious, high-quality appearance. "materialwearindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA record, usually vinyl."My grandfather has a large collection of old jazz plates. "musicentertainmentsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal."This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold."materialtechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving."After preparation, the chef will plate the dish."foodutensilserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo score a run."The single plated the runner from second base."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arm or defend with metal plates."The engineers plate the robot's exterior with steel to protect it from damage in the harsh environment. "militaryweaponmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat into thin plates."The blacksmith plates the hot iron into thin sheets for making armor. "materialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(travel industry) To specify which airline a ticket will be issued on behalf of."The travel agent needs to plate the ticket on United Airlines to ensure you can check your bags through to your final destination. "industrybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo categorise stamps based on their position on the original sheet, in order to reconstruct an entire sheet."The philatelist carefully plates the damaged stamps, hoping to identify their original positions on the printing sheet and eventually reconstruct a complete example. "technicalhistorywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(particularly with early British stamps) to identify the printing plate used."The stamp collector tried to plate the Penny Black, hoping to find a rare variation from a specific printing plate. "historytechnicalwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePrecious metal, especially silver."The wealthy family displayed their antique plates in a locked cabinet. "materialvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading