Metal coats (6)

I believe the answer is:

plates

(Other definitions for plates that I've seen before include "Strange staple for crockery items" , "Shallow dishes" , "Staple for food containers" , "Flat dishes" , "They're on the table" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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