- present tense form of plate (3rd person singular).
plates
Example Sentences
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Repetitive stress injuries in the growth plates of children are known as “Little League elbow” and “Little League shoulder.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Amid the increase in costs, Govier said he was also having to tackle thefts - with some using illegal "ghost" registrations to prevent cameras from reading their number plates.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
After she downsized, she opened her cupboard and showed him four plates, four saucers, four cups and four bowls.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
The right way to fix the holes in the floor is kind of abstract, while the screws and plates in my utility closet are right there.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
The tectonic plates surrounding the Pacific Ocean are converging, or moving toward each other, resulting in a rough arc of subduction faults around the edge of the ocean.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
