plaque — meaning in English

English meaning

• backing noun Support, especially financial support, given to a person or project.
• badge noun A small emblem, pin, or card worn to show rank, identity, membership, or achievement.
• plaque noun A flat piece of metal, stone, or similar material fixed to a wall or monument, usually bearing an inscription that commemorates a person or event.
• plate noun A flat, shallow dish used for serving or eating food.
• sheet noun A large piece of thin cloth used to cover a mattress or bed.

Senses

plaque is used for these senses in English:

• backing A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
• nameplate A plate or plaque inscribed with a name.
• plate (especially, Australia, ;, metonymy, plurale tantum) Vehicle license plates, registration plates.
• sheet A flat metal pan, often without raised edge, used for baking.

backing — full definition

1. noun Support, especially financial support, given to a person or project.
2. noun Material attached to the back of something to reinforce or support it.
3. noun Musicians or singers who support a lead performer.

badge — full definition

1. noun A small emblem, pin, or card worn to show rank, identity, membership, or achievement.
2. verb To gain entry to a restricted area by showing an identification badge.

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