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plate

Flat vessel on which food can be served

EntityQ57216

Also known as dish

Subclass of: dish
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, flat object
Part of: table service

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A plate is a broad, mainly flat vessel on which food can be served. A plate can also be used for ceremonial or decorative purposes. Most plates are circular, but they may be any shape, or made of any water, or shatter resistant material. Generally plates are raised round the edges, either by a curving up, or a wider lip or raised portion. Vessels with no lip, especially if they have a more rounded profile, are likely to be considered as bowls or dishes, as are very large vessels with a plate shape. Plates are dishware, and tableware. Plates in wood, pottery and metal go back into antiquity in many cultures.

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Has use: food presentation
Members / parts: lip
Different from: dish
dish
Partially coincident with: platter

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