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sheet / plate
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈʃa.pɐ/cha·pa
Definitions
21
A thin, flat sheet or plate of metal or other rigid material.
Usage examples
“The workshop used a steel sheet to repair the car.”
“The vehicle's license plate was damaged.”
Common combinations
metal sheetlicense platenameplate
Idiomatic expressions
- Loud and clear. (Perfect signal reception.)
2
Heated metal surface used for cooking.
Usage examples
“He put the sausages on the griddle to cook.”
“Breakfast was made on the electric hot plate.”
Common combinations
hot plategrill