Definition

A person who installs metal sheets or armor on vehicles like trains, ships, or tanks, or someone who applies a layer of metal to objects.

Example

The plater carefully attached the metal sheets to the ship's hull to ensure its protection.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new plater they hired at the factory?

Yeah, I heard he has a lot of experience with metalwork.

I hope he can help improve our production speed.

Definitely! A skilled plater can make a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plater originates from the Old French word *plate*, meaning a flat dish or plate. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs a specific action or is associated with something. Therefore, a 'plater' is a person who works with or makes plates.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with 'plates' ('plate' from Old French) — that's why a 'plater' is a person associated with plates.

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