Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

plate block

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.38 in modern English

Syllables: plate block
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A block of stamps from the edge of the sheet which shows the plate from which the stamps were printed.

Example Sentences

"I gave up plate blocks long ago, but still obtain PNC's - but only one of each issue and without regard to the particular number."

Inflected Forms

plate blocks (plural)

Questions

What does plate block mean?: A block of stamps from the edge of the sheet which shows the plate from which the stamps were printed.

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