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List of meaning for ply

reinforced with fabric, yarn, or rope

ply(noun)

one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination

"three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"

ply(verb)

(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood

provide, supply, ply, cater(verb)

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

"The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"

ply(verb)

apply oneself diligently

"Ply one's trade"

ply, run(verb)

travel a route regularly

"Ships ply the waters near the coast"

ply(verb)

join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding

"ply fabric"

ply(verb)

wield vigorously

"ply an axe"

ply(verb)

use diligently

"ply your wits!"

an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities

since taking a ply to French burgundies, he's hardly even looked at anything else in the wine store

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively

she plied all of her charm and intelligence to convince everyone to volunteer as tutors

to cause to twine about one another

two single yarns were plied together to get the fabric that smooth, firm feel

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