plater
Applies metallic finishes
A plater is someone who applies metal plating—coating objects with a thin layer of gold, silver, chrome, or other metals: The plater finished the bathroom fixtures in brushed nickel.
In horse racing, a plater is a horse that competes in lower-tier claiming races, or the owner of such horses.
The term can also mean one who makes or works with plates.
Electrically depositing metal layers
- galvanizationProtective metal coating process
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- chromeReflective metal coating
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
zinc · tin · cadmium · copper · coating · corrosion · rustproofing · substrate
Maker of silver objects
- goldsmithPrecious metal artisan
- electroplaterDeposits metal via electricity
- jewelerGem and metal artisan
- engraverOne who incises designs
hallmark · sterling · flatware · cutlery · tarnish · polish · buffing · argentum
Striking repeatedly with force
- chasingFollowing to catch
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
engraving · gilding · patination · soldering · annealing · forging · polishing · buffing
Fired clay objects
- kilnOven for hardening clay
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- earthenwareLow-temperature fired pottery
stoneware · firing · clay · bisque · throwing · wheel · slip · ceramicist
Vessels for serving meals
- chargerPower-restoring device or mount
- placematProtective dining surface cover
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- crockeryHousehold ceramic dishes
table-setting · presentation · garnish · arrangement · portion · course · catering · banquet
electroplating
Electrically depositing metal layers
- galvanizationProtective metal coating process
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- chromeReflective metal coating
nickel · zinc · tin · cadmium · copper · coating · corrosion · rustproofing · substrate · adhesion
silversmith
Maker of silver objects
- goldsmithPrecious metal artisan
- electroplaterDeposits metal via electricity
- jewelerGem and metal artisan
engraver · hallmark · sterling · flatware · cutlery · tarnish · polish · buffing · argentum · precious
hammering
Striking repeatedly with force
- chasingFollowing to catch
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
etching · engraving · gilding · patination · soldering · annealing · forging · polishing · buffing · metalworking
pottery
Fired clay objects
earthenware · stoneware · firing · clay · bisque · throwing · wheel · slip · ceramicist · vitrify
dinnerware
Vessels for serving meals
- chargerPower-restoring device or mount
- placematProtective dining surface cover
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
crockery · table-setting · presentation · garnish · arrangement · portion · course · catering · banquet · buffet
horse
Domesticated riding animal
stallion · mare · gelding · foal · colt · filly · armor · barding · medieval · caparison
- license plateVehicle identification marker
- paper plateSingle-use dining surface
- dinner plateCircular mealtime vessel
- name platesLabels displaying someone's identity
- home plateScoring base in baseball
- armor platingDefensive metal cladding
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