Plate

/plˈe‍ɪt/

/ˈpɫeɪt/

Définition et Signification de "plate"

Plate

NOM

assiette

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

What is a "plate"?

A plate is a flat, typically round dish with a raised rim, normally used for serving and eating food. Plates come in various sizes and materials, such as ceramic, glass, metal, or plastic, and they are available in different shapes and designs to suit various purposes and preferences. They are essential kitchen utensils used for serving main courses, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. Plates are also commonly used for portioning and presenting food in an appealing manner, whether at home or in restaurants.

Example

They used disposable plates for the picnic.

We set the table with plates and silverware.

She handed me a clean plate for dessert.

plaque

a flat piece of metal at the front and back of a vehicle displaying numbers and letters

Example

She customized her car 's plate with a personalized message for a unique touch.

The security guard recorded the plate of the car entering the restricted area for access control.

He checked the plate to ensure it matched the registration paperwork before buying the car.

appareil dentaire, plaque dentaire

a removable dental device, like a denture, used to replace missing teeth and their surrounding tissues

What is a "plate"?

A plate is a removable dental device used to replace missing teeth or support parts of the mouth. It can be a full plate, which replaces all the teeth in a section of the mouth, or a partial plate, which fills in gaps left by missing teeth. Plates help restore the ability to chew and speak and improve the overall appearance of the smile.

Example

The dentist adjusted the plate for a better fit in the patient 's mouth.

The dental technician crafted a comfortable plate for the patient.

Grandma wears a plate to replace her missing teeth.

plaque, assiette

a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic

plaquette

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

plaque, illustration pleine page

a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper)

portion, servi

the quantity contained in a plate

plaque, tôle

a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

plat, assiette

a shallow receptacle for collection in church

plaque, dalle

structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage

plaque, cliché

a flat sheet of metal or glass on which a photographic image can be recorded

plaque

the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube

plaque, assiette

any flat platelike body structure or part

plat, assiette

a main course served on a plate

plaque

the thin under portion of the forequarter

plaque tectonique, plaque terrestre

a large, rigid section of the Earth's lithosphere that moves, leading to geological activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Example

The Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate interact along the boundary known as the Indo-Australian Plate, influencing seismic activity in the region.

to plate

VERBE

dresser, présenter

to arrange and present food attractively on a dish or serving surface

Transitive: to plate food