plated

Verb

plate (third-person singular simple present plates, present participle plating, simple past and past participle plated)

1. (transitive) To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.
   • This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold.
2. (transitive) To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.
   • After preparation, the chef will plate the dish.
3. (transitive) To score a run.
   • The single plated the runner from second base.
4. (transitive) To arm or defend with metal plates.
5. (transitive) To beat into thin plates.
6. To specify which airline a ticket will be issued on behalf of.
   • Tickets are normally plated on an itinerary's first international airline.

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