gb plate
61plate block — The block rows of postage stamps, two rows wide, in a pane next to the selvage that contains the number(s) of the plate(s) used to print the stamps. Generally a block of four stamps, it may be larger if the pane of stamps includes more than four… …
62plate block — n. Philately a block of postage stamps with a serial number (plate number) in the margin …
63plate-like — plateˈ like adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑plate …
64plate-fleet — plateˈ fleet noun (historical) Ships that carried American silver to Spain • • • Main Entry: ↑plate …
65plate-leather — plateˈ leather noun A chamois leather for rubbing gold and silver • • • Main Entry: ↑plate …
66plate-powder — plateˈ powder noun A polishing powder for silver • • • Main Entry: ↑plate …
67plate-printing — plateˈ printˈing noun The process of printing from engraved plates • • • Main Entry: ↑plate …
68plate-room — plateˈ room noun A room where silver plated goods or printing plates are kept • • • Main Entry: ↑plate …
69plate-ship — plateˈ ship noun (historical) A ship bringing silver to Spain from the Americas • • • Main Entry: ↑plate …
70plate-warmer — plateˈ warmer noun An apparatus for warming dinner plates or keeping them warm • • • Main Entry: ↑plate …
