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A combination plate can refer to several things, including:
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Meal
A combination plate may refer to a meal or plate with a combination of foods.
Tableware
A combination plate may refer to a type of tableware plate, dish or platter that is designed with separate compartments for foods to be placed in. This has also been referred to as a compartment plate and a partition plate. Combination plate meals are sometimes served on this type of plate. In Nepal, this type of plate is called a thaali, and is typically made of metal. In Nepalese cuisine, the dish daal bhaat is often served on a thaali. In the United States, compartment plates have been used to serve table d'hôte dinners. In the United States, combination plates have been used as a part of U.S. army mess kits.
Dentures
In dentistry, the term has referred to dentures prepared and cast with a combination of materials, such as gold and rubber, plastic and metallic material, and gold and porcelain.
Gemology
In gemology, a combination plate refers to two or more crystals and/or minerals that have formed in a combination.
Printing
In printing and graphic arts, a printing plate that has "both halftones and line drawings, often combined"
Wall plate
A combination plate can refer to a combination wall plate that has a combination of ports for switches, plugs, etc.