Ply

[plaɪ]

Definition

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

(noun.) one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; 'three-ply cord'; 'four-ply yarn'.

(verb.) use diligently; 'ply your wits!'.

(verb.) wield vigorously; 'ply an axe'.

(verb.) join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding; 'ply fabric'.

(verb.) travel a route regularly; 'Ships ply the waters near the coast'.

(verb.) apply oneself diligently; 'Ply one's trade'.

Typed by Garrett--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To bend.

(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.

(v. t.) To employ diligently; to use steadily.

(v. t.) To practice or perform with diligence; to work at.

(v. i.) To bend; to yield.

(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.

(v. i.) To work to windward; to beat.

(v.) A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord.

(v.) Bent; turn; direction; bias.

Checker: Luther

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [1]. Employ, apply, keep busy.[2]. Exercise, practise, put in practise, set to work.

Edited by Ellis

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Work, urge, practice, exercise, apply_steadily,[See URGE]

Inputed by Bess

Definition

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.

Typist: Melba