to chrome

Examples

• All

• Shaved the fenders, chromed the front and dropped her two inches.

  Blood Father (2016)

• They've even Chrome plated with like a warm Chrome that is neat.

• I'm guessing that it was chromed before turning into rust; if it was, it would have really been something to behold!

  Blog text (27)

• As Siegel exits the lobby, an over-chromed white Duesenberg pulls up.

  Fiction book (1991)

• White-tiled walls and floors for easy hosing, chromed fittings, run-off gutters, drains.

  Fiction book (1998)

• The mechanic chromed the damaged bumpers to restore their shine.

• They decided to chrome the new fixtures in the bathroom for a modern look.

• After being chromed, the car parts gleamed in the sunlight.

Synonyms

P

to plate

vsto chrome

• Specialized

37 6.2

To cover an object with a thin layer of metal

specifies one metal to create shine and protect the surface

G

to gold-plate

vsto chrome

• Specialized

2 5.5

To put a thin layer of gold on something

uses a different specific metal selected for shine and protection

E

to electroplate

vsto chrome

• Specialized

1 8.0

To cover an object with a thin layer of metal using electricity

can refer to that coating without mentioning the electric process

S

to silver-plate

vsto chrome

1 6.3

To cover something with a thin layer of silver

uses a different specific metal instead of the metal in the key concept

C

to chromium-plate

vsto chrome

• Specialized

7.4

To cover an object with a thin layer of chromium to make it shiny and protect it

has the same meaning but is a shorter more common label

M

to metallize

vsto chrome

• Specialized

8.4

Cover an object with a thin metal layer for shine or protection

focuses on using a particular metal to add shine and protection

Compounds

C

chrome dome

• Offensive

1 9.6

A smooth shiny bald head that people joke about

C

chrome yellow

• Archaic

1 8.5

A bright yellow paint made from lead and used for painting

C

chrome green

• Archaic

7.3

A bright green color made by mixing yellow and blue used in paint and ink

C

chrome green

• Archaic

6.2

A vivid green color often used in paint and dye

C

chrome horn

8.2

A shiny metal thing on a car or truck that makes a loud sound and looks decorative

C

chrome red

• Archaic

7.9

A bright red pigment used in paint

C

chrome-nickel steel

• Specialized

5.5

A strong steel alloy with chromium and nickel that resists rust and stays flexible at different temperatures

C

chrome-tungsten steel

• Specialized

7.0

A strong metal made with chromium and tungsten that resists heat and wear

C

chrome alum

• Specialized

9.9

A violet salt used to tan leather and help dyes stay on fabric

How Shiny

to chrome

• Specialized

2 7.4

to plate

• Specialized

37 6.2

to coat

105 2.8

to paint

854 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology