number plate
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Either of a pair of rectangular metal plates bearing an alphanumeric code, fixed to the front and rear of a motor car to show its identity as registered with the DVLA.
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These days I note down number plate, make, model, and intersection, and report them that way. Safer.
Maybe it’s because I get gout that I thought this number plate was someone who was gout and proud
As well as being a terrible parker, that number plate is naff.
Anyone remember Roobarb & Custard? #KidsTV The number plate Roobarb exists, but not Custard. Wonder why?
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(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Either of a pair of rectangular metal plates bearing an alphanumeric code, fixed to the front and rear of a motor car to show its identity as registered with the DVLA.
“These days I note down number plate, make, model, and intersection, and report them that way. Safer.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Maybe it’s because I get gout that I thought this number plate was someone who was gout and proud”
— Bluesky· May 2026“As well as being a terrible parker, that number plate is naff.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Anyone remember Roobarb & Custard? #KidsTV The number plate Roobarb exists, but not Custard. Wonder why?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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