Gold plate

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A thin layer of gold applied to the surface of an object, often by an electrolytic method. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a thin plating of gold on something wordnet
  3. 3
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see gold, plate. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    tableware that is plated with gold wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To apply gold plate to an object, to plate with gold.
  2. 2
    plate with gold wordnet
  3. 3
    To incorporate costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily, to overengineer.

    "Some communities gold-plate their subdivision ordinances because they know that developers, rather than the local voters, are paying."

  4. 4
    To embellish, to extend beyond its intended scope, especially so as to become stifling, or rigid and inflexible.

    "I do not think that we gold plate European regulations although I think others, insurers and other industry bodies, may gold plate on our behalf."

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