tin plate

noun, verb — 2 senses

tin plate

nounalso spelled tin-plate
1

A thin sheet of steel coated with tin to prevent rusting; used to make cans, roofing, etc.

Related terms
tin-plate

tin-plate

verb
1

To coat (something, especially steel sheet) with tin, either by dipping or electroplating.

Related terms
tin-plating

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