n. One who plates or coats articles with gold or silver; as, a silver plater. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A machine for calendering paper. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Horse Racing) A horse that runs chiefly in plate, esp. selling-plate, races; hence, an inferior race horse. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. [ Sp. resco, from plata silver. ] (Arch.) Resembling silver plate; -- said of certain architectural ornaments. [ 1913 Webster ]