I. ˈtərn noun
also terneplate ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷
( -s )
Etymology: terne, short for terneplate, probably from French terne dull (from Middle French, from ternir to tarnish) + English plater — more at tarnish
: sheet iron or steel coated with an alloy of about 4 parts lead to 1 part tin
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to coat with an alloy of tin and lead
terned steel plates