Definition of plying Plying

/plajˈɪŋ/ - [playing] - ply•ing

We found 4 definitions of plying from 4 different sources.

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What does plying mean?

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  • plying (Verb)
    Present participle of ply.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • plying (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Ply

Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️

  • plying
    the act of making, or endeavouring to make, a progress against the direction of the wind. Hence a ship, that advances well in her course in this manner of sailing, is said to be a good plyer, boulinier. See the articles BEATING and TACKING.

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  • plying, verb, gerund of ply (infinitive).

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plying in sign language
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