tinplates

/T IH1 N P L EY1 T S/
noun
  1. 1

    Alternative spelling of tin plate. [A thin sheet of steel coated with tin to prevent rusting; used to make cans, roofing, etc.]

verb
  1. 1

    Alternative spelling of tin-plate. [(transitive) To coat (something, especially steel sheet) with tin, either by dipping or electroplating.]