MISSING LINK CLXVII

Each trio of words below shares a Missing Link - that is, its members have something in common, obvious or not. For example, RIVERS, NOSES, & VIOLINS can all have BRIDGES.

1. Tag..........Brand..........Plate
2. Male..........Sale..........Whale
3. Board..........Chain..........Stone
4. Date..........Spot..........Eye
5. Deck..........Head..........Area
6. Read..........Service..........Stick
7. Heels..........Horse..........Holidays
8. Bread..........Boat..........Bed
9. Air..........Bar..........Pit
10. Kitchens.....Gas stations.....Archipelagos

Answers:

1. Name
2. White 
3. Key
4. Blind
5. Things you can clear
6. Lip
7. High
8. Flat
9. Open
10. Things that have islands