Plate Definition
plate
noun
- (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score; "he ruled that the runner failed to touch home"
- a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic
- a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper)
- dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten
- the quantity contained in a plate
- a rigid layer of the Earth's crust that is believed to drift slowly
- the thin under portion of the forequarter
- a main course served on a plate; "a vegetable plate"; "the blue plate special"
- any flat platelike body structure or part
- the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube
- a flat sheet of metal or glass on which a photographic image can be recorded
- structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage
- a shallow receptacle for collection in church
- a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
- a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
verb
- coat with a layer of metal; "plate spoons with silver"
"Plate" in song lyrics
See how plate is used in real songs:
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"So what you got, hesitate and I'll eat the food off your plate"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"Once I learned what I loved I knew I controlled my own plate"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man -
"And I don't want no pork on my plate"
The 49ers — I Don't Want No
Words that rhyme with plate
Usage tips for "plate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "plate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for plate to find words that pair well.