plater

American  

[pley-ter, plat-er] / ˈpleɪ tər, ˈplæt ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that plates. plate.

2. an inferior race horse.

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plater British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of plater

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

Example Sentences

Mr Paterson, a plater and shipyard worker who was walking home after a curry night with his friend and cousin, suffered "significant external and internal" injuries.

From BBC

Once its latest ferry MV Glen Rosa is completed next year, Ferguson's has no more ship orders - just some subcontracting work from BAE Systems to keep its welders and platers occupied.

From BBC

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