As nouns the difference between terms and platelayer
is that terms is while platelayer is (uk|rail transport) a railway employee who inspects and maintains the permanent way of a railway installation.
terms
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platelayer
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Noun
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en noun)
(UK, rail transport) A railway employee who inspects and maintains the permanent way of a railway installation.
Synonyms
* surfaceman
* trackman