platt

/plæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A flat piece of ground, especially in a low-lying area; a plateau or a floodplain.

“The farmer’s land was a platt near the river, prone to flooding.”

2. noun

A flat, usually rectangular piece of wood, metal, or other material, used as a base or support.

“The artist used a platt to create a stable base for her sculpture.”

Synonyms

  • floodplain
  • plateau

Antonyms

  • hills
  • mountain