overplate

Meaning

1. noun In armour, a large pauldron protecting the shoulder, or a cubitiere protecting the elbow.
2. noun A layer of metal that covers an undercoat.
3. noun A flat protective sheet that covers something
4. noun A tectonic plate that has moved over and covered another tectonic plate.
5. verb To form an overplate.
6. verb To move on top of and cover another tectonic plate.
7. verb To form an overly thick plate on top of something.

Similar words

pauldron armplate pouldron espauliere epauliere puldron powldron spaulder grand guard gardbrace