to plate
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7.7
- verb
- /pleɪt/
- US
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- But Brazil took the lead in the top of the third when they plated two runs off of Panamanian starter Paolo Espino, who pitched for the Indians Triple-A club in Columbus for parts of the past three seasons.
- plated two runs
- plate three runs
- plate two runs
Examples
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Gregor Blanco went to the World Series as Melky Cabrera, basically, and hit the big triple that plated Hunter Pence to open the scoring in Game Three.
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Myers was swinging at the first pitch of his at-bat and singled into center, plating Ruiz to put the Phils up 2-1.
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At the game Sunday, he plated two in a 4-1 game with a really long single.
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Both runners scored after the Padres sent pinch-hitter Jesus Guzman to the plate, who ripped a double off the wall in right center field to plate a pair.
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Bianchi was hitting for Ramirez, and he plated Aoki with the Brewers' final run of the game.
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In 2002, he hit .279 with 24 HRs, 84 RBIs, and plated 99 runs.
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The Rainiers doubled their lead to 2-0 in the top of the seventh when Nick Franklin plated Ford with a two-out RBI single to center off Burgos.
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The reality of Carp's NLDS start is that the Nats easily could have plated four or six runs, given the number of baserunners they had against the grizzled veteran.
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In the final inning, he plated the winning run with a powerful hit to center field.
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The team celebrated as their star player plated three runs in a crucial game.
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
32
4.6
To take responsibility and act when a difficult situation happens
Phrasal Verbs
- Literature
To add extra features or rules that make something costly and difficult
Compounds
- Jargon
20
3.6
A flat rubber base with five sides that a batter stands over and runners touch to score
15
3.4
A small portable electric cooker with one or two burners for cooking and keeping food warm
- Specialized
5
3.9
Theory that Earth's outer layer is split into large moving plates that cause earthquakes and mountains
- Archaic
3
6.8
A flat sheet of glass or metal covered with a material that reacts to light to record pictures
- Specialized
1
6.3
A small removable piece of plastic that fits on the roof of the mouth to help the teeth or jaw
- Specialized
1
4.9
A thick metal sheet used to protect tanks, ships, or buildings from bullets and explosions
- Archaic
1
8.4
A small metal or plastic plate that people use like an early credit card to pay for goods
- Specialized
1
3.9
A thin layer of gold put on the surface of another material for decoration or protection
1
3.1
Items like forks and spoons that are made of another metal with a thin silver layer for use at meals
- Archaic
A way to make photographs on glass plates with a thin light-sensitive layer
A complete suit of metal plates that covers the body and protects a knight in battle
- Specialized
A metal or plastic strip fixed to the bottom of a door to protect it from scuff marks
- Specialized
A removable panel at the bottom of an appliance or door that protects it and gives access to parts inside
- Jargon
A metal plate with a long slot that helps control a climbing rope by holding a carabiner
- Specialized
A scientific idea that Earth's outer layer of rock moves in large plates and causes earthquakes, volcanoes and mountains
- Specialized
A machine that uses flat plates and frames to separate solids from liquids
- Specialized
Plates of thick steel that protect vehicles or buildings from enemy fire
- Specialized
A machine with plates and frames that separates solids from liquids in factories
- Specialized
A thin layer of silver that covers another material to decorate or protect it
- Baby Talk
A children's game where a plate is spun and the named player must catch it or do a silly task
- Jargon
A small metal plate climbers use to hold and slow a rope when lowering or belaying someone
- Specialized
A machine with a flat plate that vibrates and makes soil, sand, or gravel firm
Surface Forms
Etymology
To plate a runner in baseball means to bring them to the home plate, so the verb comes from the noun for that flat scoring spot. That's why to plate a run is to score it.