platemaker

plate·mak·er

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleyt-mey-ker]
- /ˈpleɪtˌmeɪ kər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleyt-mey-ker]
- /ˈpleɪtˌmeɪ kər/

Definitions of platemaker word

noun platemaker a machine that makes plates used for reproducing illustrations or printed matter, especially halftone or etched illustrations. 1
noun platemaker the operator of such a machine. 1
noun platemaker someone who makes plates 0
noun platemaker someone who makes plate armour 0
noun platemaker someone who makes plates for printing or engraving 0

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Origin of platemaker

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English, as surname meaning “armorer”; see plate1, maker

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Parts of speech for Platemaker

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platemaker popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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