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.”