Plate
/pleษชt/
The meaning and definition of Plate, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
โI filled my plate from the bountiful table.โ
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An agenda of tasks, problems, or responsibilities
โWith revenues down and transfer payments up, the legislature has a full plate.โ
verb
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To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.
โThis ring is plated with a thin layer of gold.โ
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To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.
โAfter preparation, the chef will plate the dish.โ
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Old French plate, from Latin plata.
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