plating

noun

plat·ing | \ ˈplā-tiŋ

Definition of plating

1 : the act or process of plating

2a : a coating of metal plates

b : a thin coating of metal

Examples of plating in a Sentence

spoons covered in silver plating

Recent Examples on the Web

Put them in a bowl, serve them with toothpicks alongside an aperitif or fold them into a risotto just before plating. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "The Perfect Accompaniment to a Negroni," 19 June 2018 Toss and taste the salad again before plating; add salt if necessary. — Gabrielle Hamilton, House Beautiful, "Gabrielle Hamilton's Celery, Fennel, and Radish Salad with Buttered Valdeon Toasts," 22 Feb. 2012 Brown later laid down another sac-bunt plating Grundmeyer in the third inning for a 2-0 lead but LSU signee Taylor Tidwell responded with a solo shot to right-center field cutting the deficit to 2-1. — Josh Preston, NOLA.com, "St. Amant 5, Mt. Carmel 4: Cubs fall short in classic extra innings battle," 4 Apr. 2018 Mariel Coughlin, who also works at Oloroso, was inspired by artistic plating in restaurants to start creating functional ceramic plates, bowls, and other dinnerware. — Allison Steele, Philly.com, "Magic, cocktails, and art made by your neighborhood bartenders," 21 June 2018 Despite all the faux-patrician décor and yacht-club mirror plating, the Continental’s Ford-iness fairly shouts from the air vents. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "Volvo S90 T8: Luxury, Thy Name is No Longer Lincoln," 9 Mar. 2018 Abington 2, Case 1 — The Green Wave wasted little time in the Division 3 South Sectional final in Taunton, plating runs in the first and third innings en route to their victory over Case. — Dan Shulman, BostonGlobe.com, "Taunton softball captures Division 1 South crown," 15 June 2018 The glistening face is made of 24-carat-gold plating that brings the price tag up to a whopping $500,000. — Bridget Mallon, ELLE Decor, "This Gold-Plated Skull Chair Will Set You Back Half A Million Dollars," 13 Jan. 2016 Eataly's Eric Schack took home first place after scoring top marks in tests ranging from aroma and taste to salesmanship and plating. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, "Chèvre or Harbison? Cheesemongers Weigh In on The Best Cheese to Bring to a Picnic," 6 July 2018

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