- present tense form of plate (3rd person singular).
plates
Example Sentences
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Indonesia is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity, lying along the meeting point of three major tectonic plates.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Supporters say Flock’s cameras, which the company has said scan 20 billion license plates a month, help police fight crime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Gruel demonstrates a knife-sharpening technique, assembles the salad and plates the salmon cakes.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Gloria Orejel, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, told The Times that responding deputies spotted a Nissan with Oregon license plates speeding away from the scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
‘I’ll wash them with the rest of the plates afterwards.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
