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Meaning of 'ply' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ply [ v.]
- A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord.
- Bent; turn; direction; bias.
2 . Ply [ v. i.]
- To bend; to yield.
- To act, go, or work diligently and steadily; especially, to do something by repeated actions; to go back and forth; as, a steamer plies between certain ports.
- To work to windward; to beat.
3 . Ply [ v. t.]
- To bend.
- To lay on closely, or in folds; to work upon steadily, or with repeated acts; to press upon; to urge importunately; as, to ply one with questions, with solicitations, or with drink.
- To employ diligently; to use steadily.
- To practice or perform with diligence; to work at.

Meaning of 'ply' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ply [ n]
Meaning (1):
- one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
Example in sentence:
  • four-ply yarn;
  • three-ply cord
2 . ply [ v]
Meaning (2):
- wield vigorously
Example in sentence:
  • ply an axe
Meaning (3):
- join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
Example in sentence:
  • ply fabric
Meaning (4):
- apply oneself diligently
Example in sentence:
  • Ply one's trade
Meaning (5):
- use diligently
Example in sentence:
  • ply your wits!
Meaning (6):
- travel a route regularly
Example in sentence:
  • Ships ply the waters near the coast
Meaning (7):
- give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Example in sentence:
  • The hostess provided lunch for all the guests

Nearby Words:

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