plate

/ˈpleɪ̯t/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.

2

Such dishes collectively.

3

The contents of such a dish.

4

A course at a meal.

5

An agenda of tasks, problems, or responsibilities

6

A flat object of uniform thickness.

7

Vehicle license plates, registration plates.

8

A taxi permit, especially of a metal disc.

9

Plate armor.

10

A layer of a material on the surface of something, usually qualified by the type of the material; plating

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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