The lowest horizontal strip on wall and partition framing The sole plate for a partition is supported by a wood subfloor, concrete slab, or another closed surface
(Bottom Plate) The bottom horizontal wood-framing member nailed flat to the subfloor and joists Acts as the nailing base and support for the vertical-framing members Also called the bottom plate
metal plate on the bottom of wooden clubs to improve wear Example: The sole plate on my old 4 wood was so worn you couldn't read any of the markings on it