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plate

noun

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Meaning

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A flat dish used for serving or eating food.

Example Sentence

She set a clean plate on the table for each guest.

Usage Note

Used daily for meals, serving food, or as a decorative item. Also used in science for tectonic plates and in manufacturing for protective coatings.

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