"number plate" meaning in English

See number plate in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: number plates [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} number plate (plural number plates)
  1. (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Either of a pair of rectangular metal plates bearing an alphanumeric code, fixed to the front and rear of a motor car to show its identity as registered with the DVLA. Tags: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK Categories (topical): Auto parts Synonyms: license plate [US], registration plate, licence plate [New-Zealand, UK], rego plate [Australia], plates (alt: metonymy) [Australia, plural, plural-only]

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