|plād.ə̇d, -lātə̇d adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of platen to plate — more at plate
1. : covered or furnished with plates or with metal (as for defense, ornament, or strength)
2. : overlaid with a different and richer material (as gold or silver)
plated forks
plated ware
3. : consisting of or made into thin sheets
4. of yarn or knitted goods : having a surface of one color or kind and a backing or core of another