Tin-plate is a type of metal that has been coated with a layer of tin to prevent rusting. Some synonyms for tin-plate include tin-coated steel, tinplated iron, tin-clad metal, and tin-covered sheet metal. These terms describe materials that have undergone a similar process to achieve the same result as tin-plate. Tin-coated steel is a commonly used term to describe metal that has been coated with tin. Tinplated iron and tin-clad metal have a thicker layer of tin than tin-plate. Tin-covered sheet metal is another term that is sometimes used interchangeably with tin-plate. These synonyms are useful when discussing different types of metal that have similar properties to tin-plate.