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numberplate

(ˈnʌmbəˌpleɪt)

(Automotive Engineering) a plate mounted on the front and back of a motor vehicle bearing the registration number. Usual US term: license plate Canadian term: licence plate

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numberplate

(automobile) license plate

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numberplate - a plate mounted on the front and back of car and bearing the car's registration number

license plate

plate - a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic

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