patternedplate
nounUK /ˈpætənd pleɪt/
US /ˈpætərnd pleɪt/
A plate with a pretty design on it.
She ate her toast off a patterned plate with little blue flowers.
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2. A metal plate whose surface has a raised or engraved pattern, often used in printing or decoration.
The printer pressed the paper against the patterned plate to transfer the design.
3. A decorative plate hung on a wall rather than used for eating.
Grandma hung a patterned plate above the kitchen door.
4. A plate in a machine or device that has a textured surface for grip or alignment.
The patterned plate inside the press keeps the sheets from slipping.