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The meaning of Plaque

Plaque – definition

noun

An ornamental tablet, typically of metal, porcelain, or wood, that is fixed to a wall or other surface in commemoration of a person or event.

Usage examples:

The kick off is at 2pm where a plaque to commemorate the event will be unveiled.
noun

A sticky deposit on teeth in which bacteria proliferate.

Usage examples:

Plaque around gum margins can lead to gingivitis
noun

A small, distinct, typically raised patch or region on or within the body resulting from local damage or deposition of material, such as a fatty deposit on an artery wall in atherosclerosis or a site of localized damage of brain tissue in alzheimer's disease.

Usage examples:

Atherosclerosis, which develops as fatty plaques within arterial walls, underlies both heart attack…
noun

A flat counter used in gambling.

Usage examples:

As cards are dealt, the plaque displays an updated card value total.
noun

A flat object, often of stone or metal, with text that records information about a person, place, or event

Usage examples:

The plaque on the building pays tribute to the founder's generosity., about 20 companies are workin…

Plaque translation into English

Plaque: translate from English into Chinese

Translate plaque into Chinese (Simplified)}
牌匾, 名牌

Plaque: translate from English into Dutch

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Plaquette, Plaat, Gedenkplaat, Bord, Wandbord, Ruwe plek, Ster

Plaque: translate from English into French

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Plaque, Plaque dentaire

Plaque: translate from English into German

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Plakette, Tafel, Gedenktafel, Platte, Zahnbelag, Schild, Belag

Plaque: translate from English into Hindi

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फलक, बैज, धातु का सजा हुआ टुकड़ा, तख़्ती, पटिया

Plaque: translate from English into Italian

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Placca

Plaque: translate from English into Korean

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액자, 금속 따위로 만든 액자, 도기 따위로 만든 액자, 상아 따위로 만든 액자

Plaque: translate from English into Russian

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Бляшка, Металлический диск, Почетный значок, Фарфоровая тарелка, Металлическая тарелка, Фарфоровый диск

Plaque: translate from English into Spanish

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Placa

Word origin

mid 19th century: from French, from Dutch plak ‘tablet’, from plakken ‘to stick’.

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