(geology) Any of several large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere which participate in plate tectonics.

To plate something with chromium.

(UK, Australia) A plastic square sticker consisting of a large red letter P on a white background, placed on a vehicle to indicate that the driver only has a provisional (UK: probationary) driver's licence.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, plate. / (of one or more matters of concern) To be dealt with or handled.

(anatomy) A layer of compact bone that overlies the spongiosa of the alveolar process on the mandible and maxilla.

(engineering) A rotary disk with spiral ribs or grooves, by which several pieces, such as the jaws of a chuck, can be brought together or spread radially.

The plate against which the latch of a door lock strikes as the door is closed. / Part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back to loosen the centering in striking it.

a plate made of china. / (Cockney rhyming slang, Australian rhyming slang) Mate.

(US) A plate lunch with more than one entrée.

plural of plate lunch