Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catch plate

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.38 in modern English

Syllables
catch -plate
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rectangular piece of metal with one or more holes into which a pin or tenon (of a lock or other mechanism) fits

noun

A plastic plate with a protruding lip used by young children who drop food when eating

Inflected Forms

catch plates (plural) catchplate (alternative) catch-plate (alternative)

Phrases

strike plate

Frequently Paired Words

strike plate

Questions

What does catch plate mean?
A rectangular piece of metal with one or more holes into which a pin or tenon (of a lock or other mechanism) fits

How to pronounce catch plate

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