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   Plate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Plated; p. pr. & vb. n. Plating.]
   To cover or overlay with gold, silver, or other metals, either by a mechanical process, as hammering, or by a chemical process, as electrotyping.
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   To cover or overlay with plates of metal; to arm with metal for defense.
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   Thus plated in habiliments of war.
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   To adorn with plated metal; as, a plated harness.
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   To beat into thin, flat pieces, or laminæ.
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   To calender; as, to plate paper.
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