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Retired Doctor Adopting Language As Armour Crossword Clue
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PLATING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PLATING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PLATING" which means:
- noun
- • A thin coating of metal deposited on a surface
- • The application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis) verb
- • To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.
- • To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.
- • To score a run.
- • To arm or defend with metal plates.
- • To beat into thin plates.
- • (travel industry) to specify which airline a ticket will be issued on behalf of.
- • To categorise stamps based on their position on the original sheet, in order to reconstruct an entire sheet.
- • (particularly with early british stamps) to identify the printing plate used.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The plating on the car is starting to peel."
- • "The restaurant serves food on beautiful silver plating."
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| The Guardian Cryptic01 May 2007 | Across 28 | |
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