plaque

n. a flat piece of metal, stone, or wood with writing on it, usually fixed to a wall to remember a person or event.

n. an ornamental or commemorative tablet, typically of metal or porcelain, fixed to a wall or surface to mark a historical site or honour an individual.

“The city put up a small brass plaque on the house where the famous poet once lived.”

“A commemorative bronze plaque was unveiled at the site of the old library to honour the philanthropists who funded its original construction.”

n. a sticky substance that forms on your teeth if you do not brush them well.

n. a biofilm of bacteria and food particles that accumulates on tooth surfaces, potentially leading to decay or gingivitis.

“Regular brushing and flossing help to remove plaque and keep your gums healthy.”

“The dental hygienist explained that if plaque is not removed daily, it can mineralise into tartar, which requires professional cleaning to remove.”

n. a build-up of fatty or harmful material inside the body, such as in the heart's tubes or the brain.

n. an abnormal accumulation of fatty deposits or proteins on an inner body surface, such as an arterial wall or within brain tissue.

“Eating too much fatty food can lead to the build-up of plaque in your arteries.”

“The progression of Alzheimer's disease is often associated with the accumulation of amyloid plaques that disrupt communication between neurons in the brain.”

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n. a large, flat rectangular card used instead of money for betting in a casino.

n. a high-value rectangular gaming token used in casinos, distinct from the standard circular chips used for smaller bets.

“The high roller pushed a stack of gold plaques toward the centre of the table.”

“In high-stakes baccarat, players often use large rectangular plaques rather than standard circular chips to represent significant sums of money.”

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