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Vocabulary Entry
plate
|noun • verb • noun • verb
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N
noun
A flat dish typically used for serving food.
Example Sentences
"She placed the salad on the table in a large plate."
"The restaurant uses fine china plates for its special dinners."
"He accidentally dropped the plate and it shattered."
V
verb
To put food on a plate for serving.
Example Sentences
"She will plate the pasta beautifully for the dinner guests."
"Please plate your meal before sitting down."
"After cooking, he carefully plated the fish and vegetables."
N
noun
A thin, flat sheet of material, often used for printing or covering.
Example Sentences
"The artist used a metal plate to create the etching."
"He examined the license plate of the car parked outside."
"The printer runs a plate to transfer the image onto paper."
V
verb
To apply a coating of a metal to a surface.
Example Sentences
"They plan to plate the old silverware to restore its shine."
"The jeweler will plate the ring in gold for a more luxurious look."
"To prevent rust, they decided to plate the bike components."