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Definition of tinplate

tinplate

/ˈtɪnpleɪt/
tin · plate
Plural:tinplates
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Adjective:tinplated
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Past Simple:tinplated
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Past Participle:tinplated
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Present Participle:tinplating
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tinplate Lexical Profile

tinplate Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Sheet iron or thin steel coated with a protective layer of tin to prevent rusting, widely used in manufacturing food cans and containers.

Example

"The canning factory ordered several tons of tinplate to produce containers for the autumn harvest."

• verb

1

To coat or cover a metal surface, especially iron or steel, with a thin layer of tin.

Example

"Workers at the mill tinplate the steel sheets using an electrolytic process to ensure an even finish."

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• Nearby Words

tinniness
tinnitus
tinny
tinplate
tinsel
tinsmith
tinsnips

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the 17th century as a compound of 'tin' (from Old English 'tin') and 'plate' (from Old French 'plate', meaning a thin sheet of metal).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tinplate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tinplate
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