English to English
ply
(pl/aI/
)
noun (n)
- one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination(noun.artifact)Example:
Three-ply cord.
Four-ply yarn.
source: wordnet30 - (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- apply oneself diligently(verb.social)Example:
Ply one's trade.
source: wordnet30 - travel a route regularly(verb.motion)Example:
Ships ply the waters near the coast.
source: wordnet30 - join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding(verb.contact)Example:
Ply fabric.
source: wordnet30 - wield vigorously(verb.contact)Example:
Ply an axe.
source: wordnet30 - use diligently(verb.consumption)Example:
Ply your wits!.
source: wordnet30 - To bend.(verb)source: webster1913
- To bend; to yield.(verb)source: webster1913
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