plate

¹plate

noun \ˈplāt\

Definition of PLATE

1

: a thin relatively flat piece or lamina (as of bone) that is part of the body

2

a : a flat glass dish used chiefly for culturing microorganisms; especially : petri dish b : a culture or culture medium contained in such a dish

3

: a supporting or reinforcing element: as a : the part of a denture that fits in the mouth; broadly : denture b : a thin flat narrow piece of metal (as stainless steel) that is used to repair a bone defect or fracture