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Collocations for plaque - noun

1. on the wall

ADJECTIVE

commemorative, memorial
brass, bronze, etc.

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VERB + plaque

put up
The local historical society put up a plaque at the site of the battle.
unveil
present (sb with)
receive

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plaque + VERB

be dedicated to sb, commemorate sb/sth, honour/honor sb
mark sth, record sth
A plaque marks the place where the first printing press was built.

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PREPOSITION

on a/the plaque
Some Latin words were engraved on the plaque.
plaque on
a plaque on the wall
plaque to
There is a commemorative plaque to those lost at sea.

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2. substance on teeth

ADJECTIVE

dental

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VERB + plaque

remove

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plaque + VERB

build up
Gum disease happens when plaque builds up.

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PHRASES

a/the build-up of plaque
Brushing prevents a build-up of plaque and tartar on the teeth.

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