piastra
plate
noun PYAHS-trah Rare
Origin: From Late Latin 'plastra', a flat surface or plate.
Also means
flat iron (hair)
Usage Note
Piastra covers several flat, rigid surfaces: a metal plate, a hotplate for cooking (piastra per grigliare), or a hair straightener (piastra per capelli). It is also the term for a flat ceramic or stone tile. Do not confuse with piattino (saucer) or piatto (plate/dish for eating).
Examples
"Ho usato la piastra per raddrizzare i capelli."
Natural Translation
I used the flat iron to straighten my hair.
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