plaquagecommon nounSyllable DecompositionplaquageEtymologyexpandderived from plaquer with the suffix -age.Definitions1. Action of tackling.expand2. Action of bringing an opponent to the ground by grabbing them with the arms. The tackled player is thus held.in particularellipsissportexpand3. Application of a thin, even layer of a generally precious metal or alloy.in particularexpand4. Result of this action.expandLe plaquage d'ébène de ce cabinet se décolle.PluralplaquagesHyponymsargenturecadmiagechromagecuivragedorurenickelageSee alsoplaqué (adj.) plaque (cn.) plaquer (v.) plaquette (cn.) plaqueur (cn.)