plater

[ pley-ter; plat-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that plates. plate.
2. an inferior race horse.

plater

/ ˈpleɪtə /

noun

1. a person or thing that plates
2. horse racing
   1. a mediocre horse entered chiefly for minor races
   2. a blacksmith who shoes racehorses with the special type of light shoe used for racing

Word History and Origins

Origin of plater¹

First recorded in 1710–20; plate ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

However, the state argued that chrome platers significantly increased chrome-6 emissions near their operations, presenting a considerable risk to communities nearby.

From Los Angeles Times

Workers taking action include electrical, production and mechanical technicians in addition to deck crew, scaffolders crane operators, pipefitters, platers and riggers.

From BBC

Both agencies emphasize the potential risks of any exposure near platers that use hexavalent chromium.

From Los Angeles Times

If the rule is approved, the state Legislature has allocated $10 million a year, for the first three years, to assist chrome platers with the transition.

From Los Angeles Times

So, which is the best cheese for a cheeseburger, according to our resident cheese plater?

From Salon