Kind of Plate is a term that can refer to several different types of plates. ARMOR is a type of plate made from metal or other materials that is used to protect the body in battle. FASHION plates are used in the FASHION industry to illustrate clothing designs. NICKEL plates are made from NICKEL and are used for various industrial purposes. SALAD plates are smaller than dinner plates and are used for serving salads. Dental plates are used in dentistry to replace missing teeth. HOME plates are used in baseball to mark the point where a runner must touch to score a run. BREAST plates are pieces of ARMOR that cover the chest area. Electro plates are metal objects that have been coated with a thin layer of metal by electrolysis.