Definition

A thin sheet of iron or steel that is covered with a layer of tin, often used for making containers or packaging.

Example

The food was stored in a tinplate can to keep it fresh.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with tinplate for any crafts?

Yeah, I used it for making some decorative boxes once.

That sounds interesting! What was it like to handle tinplate?

It was pretty easy to cut and shape, but you have to be careful with the edges.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tinplate → It is formed from "tin" (from Old English "tinne", meaning a type of metal) and "plate" (from Old French "plate", meaning a flat piece). The word "tinplate" refers to a flat piece of metal that is coated with tin.

Memory Tip

Think of a flat piece ('plate') made of a specific metal ('tin') — that's what tinplate is.

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