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

“I filled my plate from the bountiful table.”

Such dishes collectively.

The contents of such a dish.

“I ate a plate of beans.”

To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.

“This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold.”

To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.

“After preparation, the chef will plate the dish.”

To score a run.

“The single plated the runner from second base.”