“Plaiting” or “Plating”—Which to use?

“Plaiting” or “Plating”

Overview

plaiting / plating are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

plaiting: (verb) weave into plaits.

plating: (noun) a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface. (noun) the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis).

Pronunciation

plaiting: p·l·EY·t·ih·ng

plating: p·l·EY·t·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “plaiting”

…used for tying knots when plaiting handcrafted mats in Korea.
In the 19th century, straw plaiting joined agriculture as a source…

Examples of “plating”

…handling rooms received only light plating of 0.98 in (25 mm)…
The outer hull plating in the region of the…
…space from the outer hull plating to the major machinery spaces.
The process known as peen plating was developed by NASA.
These punctured her portside shell plating in numerous places and injured…
…cab enclosures from steel deck plating until new equipment could be
…commence work on the armour plating of the guns, 150mm at…
…in place of the gold plating for the center logo.
…mm) of Ducol steel hull plating (this steel was also effective…
…dagger handles, gold dishes, tooth plating, and huge gold ornaments were…

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