plate finish

1 of 2

noun

: a finish that is applied to paper by plating

also : a similar finish that is produced by other means (as web glazing)

plate-finish

2 of 2

transitive verb

: plate sense 2c

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

from plate finish, noun

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Rhymes for plate finish

• diminish
• finnish
• minish