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Would there be a difference in meaning here?
The small plates used for resting teacups are known as saucers.
The small plates used for resting teacups on are known as saucers.
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The first sentence does not imply that the "resting" of the teacups is necessarily *on* the saucers. Also, the word 'resting' is ambiguous as to whether it is a participle (my impression: "teacups that are resting") vs. a gerund/noun (for [the] resting of the teacups).
The second sentence is definitely clearer in meaning, and has fewer ambiguities.
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<The small plates used for resting teacups are known as saucers. >
"Resting teacups" could mean "teacups that are at rest", right?
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<<"Resting teacups" could mean "teacups that are at rest", right?>>
right.
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