gold plate
11
3.9
- noun
- Specialized
- The artist added a gold plate to the sculpture to enhance its elegance.
Examples
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So this is so this particle is gold plated on one side and not on the other side.
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And it will include the gold plated m.two SSD heat sinks, CPU blocks, pump caps or covers.
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The trophy was beautifully designed with a gold plate that shone in the sunlight.
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She carefully examined the gold plate for any scratches before buying the jewelry.
Synonyms
8
4.3
Very thin sheets of gold used to decorate objects and food
2
3.9
Very thin sheets of gold used to decorate things like frames and art
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8.0
A thin layer of gold put on a surface to make it shine
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7.0
A thin layer of gold or metal that looks like gold on a surface for decoration
How Thick
- Specialized
11
3.9
8
4.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently compositional: combining 'gold' (the metal) with 'plate' (a flat sheet or panel) yields a plate made of or coated with gold, which a learner who knows both words can readily infer. This noun–noun combination follows common descriptive patterns found across languages, so the intended decorative/protective sense is predictable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Gold plate refers to the thin layer of gold put on top of another metal, like a very thin gold 'skin' on a watch or ring. That's why the phrase is used for the gold coating itself, which can wear away with use.