plate

noun

ˈplāt How to pronounce plate (audio)
Definition of platenext
1
as in scale
a small thin piece of material that resembles an animal scale the tiny silver plates on the brooch are arranged to look like fish scales

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2
as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text the book's color plate illustrates the internal organs of the human body

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Recent Examples of plate Lawrence Butler tied it with a single to left, but Beavers threw McNeil out at home plate. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Employees went from the customer dining room to the kitchen, then handled clean plates of customer food to take to the customer skipped the step of washing their hands in the kitchen. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Post Malone had some help with his proposal to stylist Christy Lee, with Angel City Jewelers stepping up to the plate to craft the perfect luxury engagement ring for the singer-rapper’s bride-to-be. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 Such as walking up to the plate at historic Dodger Stadium for the first time in his life during the Rays’ June visit — and hitting a home run. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plate
  1. scale
  2. diagram
  3. sheet
  4. illustration
  5. graphic
  6. image
  7. drawing
Noun
  • Project Cayman is part of ONE Nuclear’s broader strategy to develop utility-scale natural gas and advanced nuclear generation for industrial and grid applications.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most striking indications of the scale of this campaign is the explosion of high treason and espionage prosecutions since the start of the war.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of scale
Noun
  • But then the control experiment was give the questions without showing the diagrams.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, the way the enneagram diagram is set up includes some interconnectedness.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of diagram
Noun
  • Technical sheets and certification data The release of ElectroFlex broadens the technical work at SolarWindow, which previously focused on liquid coatings that turn building window glass into power-generating surfaces.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • On large rimmed baking sheet, toss corn and carrots with 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheet
Noun
  • But the circumstances provide an unusually good illustration of how potentially enormous financial advantage can be gained from knowing in advance what a president is about to say.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Holding cotton candy in one hand, Rani—whom Hudson shares with fiancé Danny Fujikawa—topped her long golden blonde hair with a cream cowboy hat that was embellished with her name and an illustration of a rose.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustration
Noun
  • Its graphics processing capabilities were repeatedly extended into new arenas, most consequentially AI computing.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And inside, the shoe’s insoles are printed with graphics depicting piles of beads — just in case the inspiration was lost on anyone.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of graphic
Noun
  • Following Abloh’s death in November 2021, Kamara was appointed as art and image director and presented his first show, Spring/Summer 2023, in Paris that year.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The telescope’s first images are expected in the beginning months of 2027.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Winning Triple Twist numbers 15-19-27-30-36-41 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.
    — Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of drawing

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