plating

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noun

plat·​ing ˈplā-tiŋ How to pronounce plating (audio)
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1
: the act or process of plating
2
a
: a coating of metal plates
b
: a thin coating of metal

plating

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present participle of plate entry 2

Examples of plating in a Sentence

Noun spoons covered in silver plating
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The plating on the D ring fasteners rubbed off very quickly, and the fabric, while beautiful and soft, feels somewhat delicate. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Rugged trucks, such as Chevy Suburbans and Ford Raptors, are sometimes converted into mutant-tanks, outfitted with ballistic-proof steel plating, firing ports and gun mounts. — Steve Fisher special Correspondent follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Mohajir and Dela Cruz would benefit from embellishing both their plating and their messaging. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Mandolini’s plating was equally impressive in other dishes over the summer, including her carrot and ginger bisque and charred cabbage, the latter standing as tall as the sweet-potato sculpture. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plating

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of plating was in the 15th century

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plating

noun
plat·​ing
ˈplāt-iŋ
1
: the act or process of covering especially with metal plate
2
: a coating of metal plates or plate
armor plating
the plating wore off the spoons

Medical Definition

plating

noun
plat·​ing ˈplāt-iŋ How to pronounce plating (audio)
1
: the spreading of a sample of cells or microorganisms on a nutrient medium in a petri dish
2
: the immobilization of a fractured bone by securing a metal plate to it

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