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silver plate |
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silver plate n 1. (Engineering / Metallurgy) a thin layer of silver deposited on a base metal 2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) articles, esp tableware, made of silver plate vb silver-plate
(Engineering / Metallurgy) (tr) to coat (a metal, object, etc.) with silver, as by electroplating ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations silver plate n (material) → argentatura; (objects) → oggetti mpl placcati in argento silver plate n (material) → argentatura; (objects) → oggetti mpl placcati in argento How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As he did this he noticed a silver plate fastened to a rock just under the surface of the water, and on the silver plate was engraved these words: But ere we go, it would seem a true pity to fail to take such of the Sheriff's silver plate as will cause us to remember him, and also grace our special feasts. But high above the flying scud and dark-rolling clouds, there floated a little isle of sunlight, from which beamed forth an angel's face; and this bright face shed a distinct spot of radiance upon the ship's tossed deck, something like that silver plate now inserted into the Victory's plank where Nelson fell. |
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