Definition of ply Ply
/plajˈ/ - [play] - ply
We found 31 definitions of ply from 6 different sources.
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What does ply mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: plies |
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| ply - (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood | ||
| layer, bed thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells | ||
| ply - one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn" | ||
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| ply - travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the coast" | ||
| run | ||
| jaunt, trip, travel get high, stoned, or drugged; "He trips every weekend" | ||
| ply - apply oneself diligently; "Ply one's trade" | ||
| perform, do carry out or perform an action; "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance" | ||
| ply - use diligently; "ply your wits!" | ||
| utilise, employ, utilize, use, apply convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust) | ||
| ply - wield vigorously; "ply an axe" | ||
| wield, handle, manage handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well" | ||
| ply - join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding; "ply fabric" | ||
| bring together, join make contact or come together; "The two roads join here" | ||
| ply - give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests" | ||
| provide, supply, cater | ||
| give proffer (a body part); "She gave her hand to her little sister" | ||
| staff provide with staff; "This position is not always staffed" | ||
| drench cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face" | ||
| regale, treat provide with choice or abundant food or drink; "Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating"; "She treated her houseguests with good food every night" | ||
| board provide food and lodging (for); "The old lady is boarding three men" | ||
| feed, give introduce continuously; "feed carrots into a food processor" | ||
| feed introduce continuously; "feed carrots into a food processor" | ||
| dish up, serve up, dish, dish out, serve make concave; shape like a dish | ||
| cater supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets | ||
| pimp, pander, procure arrange for sexual partners for others | ||
| help, serve improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient" | ||
| power supply the force or power for the functioning of; "The gasoline powers the engines" | ||
| feed introduce continuously; "feed carrots into a food processor" | ||
| gratify, pander, indulge yield (to); give satisfaction to | ||
| underlay provide with a base, support, lining, or backing; "underlay the boards with joists" | ||
| fulfil, fulfill, satisfy, fill, meet make happy or satisfied | ||
| horse provide with a horse or horses | ||
| shower take a shower; wash one's body in the shower; "You should shower after vigorous exercise" | ||
| accommodate make (one thing) compatible with (another); "The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories" | ||
| nourish, nurture, sustain provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children" | ||
| fix up find (something or someone) for; "I'll fix you up with a nice girl" | ||
| gutter provide with gutters; "gutter the buildings" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- ply (Noun)
A layer of material. - ply (Noun)
A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up yarn or rope. - ply (Noun)
Plywood. - ply (Noun)
In two-player sequential games, a "half-turn", or one move made by one of the players. - ply (Noun)
State, condition. - ply (Verb)
To bend; to fold. - ply (Verb)
To flex. - ply (Verb)
To work at diligently. - ply (Verb)
To use vigorously. - ply (Verb)
To travel over regularly. - ply (Verb)
To persist in offering.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- ply (v. t.)
To bend. - ply (v. t.)
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. - ply (v. t.)
To employ diligently; to use steadily. - ply (v. t.)
To practice or perform with diligence; to work at. - ply (v. i.)
To bend; to yield. - ply (v. i.)
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. - ply (v. i.)
To work to windward; to beat. - ply (v.)
A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord. - ply (v.)
Bent; turn; direction; bias.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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ply
plī, v.t. to work at steadily: to use diligently: to urge: to address with importunity.—v.i. to work steadily: to go in haste: to make regular passages, as a boat, between two ports: (naut.) to make way against the wind:—pa.t. and pa.p. plied.—n. a fold: bent: direction.—n. Ply′er. [O. Fr. plier, to fold—L. plicāre, to bend.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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ply
To carry cargoes or passengers for short trips. Also, to work to windward, to beat. Also, to ply an oar, to use it in pulling.
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