plate
Aussprache: [/ˈpleɪ̯t/]
Wort
Kontext: „tableware“
(noun) a flat, round or oval dish that is used for serving food. Plates are typically made of ceramic or glass.
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She set the table with plates, cups, and utensils for dinner.
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The waiter accidentally dropped a plate and it shattered on the floor.
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Can you pass me that plate, please?
Kontext: „tectonics“
(noun) a large, rigid slab of solid rock that forms the outermost layer of the Earth's surface. Plates are constantly moving and interacting, which causes earthquakes and volcanic activity.
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The collision of tectonic plates created the mountain range.
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If the plates do not shift smoothly, it can result in seismic disturbances.
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How do tectonic plates affect the Earth's surface?
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