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Plating

Meanings and phrases

plating

n.

1. a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface; metal plating
2. the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)

armor plating

n.

1. specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire; armor plate; armour plate; plate armor; plate armour

E.g.

• His work included the armor plating for , , , and .
• Additional armor plating was installed to protect crew positions.
• The conning tower and the casemate guns were also protected by 6 in of armor plating.

metal plating

n.

1. a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface; plating

shell plating

n.

1. the plates covering the frame of a steel ship and corresponding to the planking of a wooden ship