plate
noun
°A dish from which food is served or eaten.
"I filled my plate from the bountiful table."
°The contents of such a dish.
"I ate a plate of beans."
verb
°To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.
"This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold."
°To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.
"After preparation, the chef will plate the dish."