plate iron

/pleɪt ˌaɪərn/
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Definitions of plate iron
  1. noun
    a plate of iron
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    boilerplate
    thick plate iron used in the production of boilers
    sheet iron
    plate iron thinner than tank iron
    stovepipe iron
    plate iron that is thinner than tank iron
    tank iron
    plate iron that is thinner than boilerplate but thicker than sheet iron or stovepipe iron
    type of:
    plate
    a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic
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