Noun
plate
- a flat metallic object of uniform thickness.
- a serving dish or food course.
- (Printing) an engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper.
- (Printing, Photography) an image or copy.
- (Dentistry) a shaped and fitted surface, usually ceramic or metal that fits into the mouth and in which teeth are implanted; a dental plate.
- (Construction) a horizontal framing member at the top or bottom of a group of vertical studs.
- something made of silver
- "There were golden ornaments and dishes of pure plate."
Translations
- Dutch: plaat f (1,3), bord n (2)
- Finnish: lautanen (2)
- French: plaque f (1), assiette f (2)
- German: Teller m (2)
- Greek: piata (2)
- Latin: platus
- Polish: talerz (2)
- Spanish: plato m (2), grabado m (4)
- Swedish: platta (1), fat (2)
Related terms
platemail
Verb
plate, present participle plating , past and past participle plated
- cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.
- present a meal in an appealing way
- After preparation, the chef will plate the dish.
Translations
- French: plaquer
- German: überziehen
- Spanish: chapar
