PLAQUES Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word plaques. (close relations)
Definition of PLAQUES
Best Alternative Words for PLAQUES
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award | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a grant made by a law court • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery verb • give, especially as an honor or reward • give as judged due or on the basis of merit | ||||||||
certificate | nounn | |||||||
noun • a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts • a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends verb • present someone with a certificate • authorize by certificate | ||||||||
coat | nounn | |||||||
noun • an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors • a thin layer covering something • growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal verb • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • cover or provide with a coat • form a coat over | ||||||||
disc | nounn | |||||||
noun • sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove • something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate • (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored • a flat circular plate | ||||||||
disk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate • a flat circular plate • sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove • (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored verb • draw a harrow over (land) | ||||||||
emblem | nounn | |||||||
noun • special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc. • a visible symbol representing an abstract idea | ||||||||
insignia | nounn | |||||||
noun • a badge worn to show official position | ||||||||
mark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) • Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel • a distinguishing symbol • the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament • a reference point to shoot at • a visible indication made on a surface • the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • formerly the basic unit of money in Germany • a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of • a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation) • a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) • an indication of damage • a marking that consists of lines that cross each other • something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal verb • attach a tag or label to • designate as if by a mark • be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense • celebrate by some ceremony or observation • make or leave a mark on • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • notice or perceive • mark with a scar • make small marks into the surface of • establish as the highest level or best performance • make underscoring marks • remove from a list • put a check mark on or near or next to • assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation • insert punctuation marks into | ||||||||
medallion | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various large ancient Greek coins • a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat) • an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered • an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event • a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat) "medallions of veal" | ||||||||
memorial | nounn | |||||||
noun • a recognition of meritorious service • a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority • a structure erected to commemorate persons or events | ||||||||
monument | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure erected to commemorate persons or events • an important site that is marked and preserved as public property • a burial vault (usually for some famous person) | ||||||||
nameplate | nounn | |||||||
noun • a plate bearing a name | ||||||||
placard | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement verb • post in a public place • publicize or announce by placards | ||||||||
plate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score • a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic • a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper) • dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten • the quantity contained in a plate • a rigid layer of the Earth's crust that is believed to drift slowly • the thin under portion of the forequarter • a main course served on a plate • any flat platelike body structure or part • the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube • a flat sheet of metal or glass on which a photographic image can be recorded • structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage • a shallow receptacle for collection in church • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth verb • coat with a layer of metal | ||||||||
shield | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a protective covering or structure • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles verb • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||||
sign | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) • a public display of a message • any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message • structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted • (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided • (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease • having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) • an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come • a gesture that is part of a sign language • a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified • a character indicating a relation between quantities adjective satellite • used of the language of the deaf verb • mark with one's signature; write one's name (on) • approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation • be engaged by a written agreement • engage by written agreement • communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs • place signs, as along a road • communicate in sign language • make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate | ||||||||
slab | nounn | |||||||
noun • block consisting of a thick piece of something | ||||||||
tablet | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription • a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge • a small flat compressed cake of some substance • a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet • a portable computer with a touchscreen | ||||||||
token | nounn | |||||||
noun • an individual instance of a type of symbol • something serving as a sign of something else • a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines • something of sentimental value adjective satellite • insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal) | ||||||||
trophy | nounn | |||||||
noun • an award for success in war or hunting • something given as a token of victory | ||||||||