plating

noun

Definition of platingnext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of plating The plating of the dishes is gorgeous, utilizing the brightly colored edible flowers sourced nearby. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Unfortunately, once the plating is damaged, cleaning won’t fix it. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 The United States had acquired one of them to secure a strategic supply of nickel for armor plating and aircraft engines during World War II. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 The most family-friendly food hall serving up entertainment for all ages alongside its culinary options is Fabryka Norblina, in a former metal-plating factory. — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for plating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plating
  1. plate
  2. mail
  3. shield
  4. hull
  5. casing
  6. housing
  7. armor
Noun
  • When Devers stepped to the plate in the third with a runner on base, Angels manager Kurt Suzuki elected to take the bat out of Devers’ hand and intentionally walk him when the count got to 2-0.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • While the offense took a bit to come around, Mack was always doing his thing behind the plate.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of plate
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  • Smith remembers eating Spam three times a day while his father worked odd jobs, including driving a taxi, before eventually scraping together enough money to launch a mail-order hosiery business.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • There could be a time crunch, however, as general election mail ballots would start being printed at the end of August.
    — Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of mail
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  • However, with Messi's impending retirement, this protective shield is gone.
    — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The tough andesite provides a 5,275-foot shield for these tunnels, offering extra security.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • Unlike conventional surface ships, every pressure-hull section must be formed, welded, aligned, and inspected to extremely tight tolerances.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
  • The barge ran over the sailboat, submerging it beneath the barge’s hull.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of hull
Noun
  • Removing the casing allows engineers to use a much larger fan without making the engine excessively heavy.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • According to the Chicago Tribune, there were more than 60 rifle casings present at the intersection of South Calumet Avenue and 51st Street on Thursday night, as well as police tape across the entrance to the train station.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • Using Section 8 housing does not equate to someone being a bad person, Carruthers said.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • The rule would cover at least hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants, touching everything from food stamp benefits and housing assistance to small business loans and funding for the arts.
    — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of housing
Noun
  • Its 42mm bronze case reflects the armor and weaponry of the Bronze Age while reinforcing the connection to ancient craftsmanship.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Besides, Damon showing up in full gladiator armor probably isn’t the kind of red carpet Hollywood is looking for.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of armor

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“Plating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plating. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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