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English to English noun
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one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination |  | Example: three-ply cord
four-ply yarn
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood | | source: wordnet30
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A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord. | | source: webster1913 verb
| 4 |
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | | Example: The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
source: wordnet30
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apply oneself diligently | | Example: Ply one's trade
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
travel a route regularly | | Example: Ships ply the waters near the coast
source: wordnet30
| 7 |
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding | | Example: ply fabric
source: wordnet30
| 8 |
wield vigorously | | Example: ply an axe
source: wordnet30
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use diligently | | Example: ply your wits!
source: wordnet30
| 10 |
To bend. | | source: webster1913
| 11 |
To bend; to yield. | | source: webster1913
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