1. coated or plated with nickel

1. past tense of nickel; to coat or plate with nickel
Usage: technical/industrial
2. past tense of nickel; to charge or deduct a small amount of money repeatedly
Usage: informal

Examples

• The nickled faucet had a shiny, silver finish.
• The factory nickled the steel parts to prevent rust.
• The credit card company nickled customers with hidden fees.
• The nickled hardware on the antique chest gleamed under the light.
• They nickled the metal components before assembly.