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  1. ply:


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Detailed Synonyms for ply in English

ply:

ply [the ~] nom

  1. the ply
    – (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood 1
    the ply
    – (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood 1
    • ply [the ~] nom
  2. the ply
    – one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination 1
    the ply
    – one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination 1
    • ply [the ~] nom
      • three-ply cord1
      • four-ply yarn1

ply verbe

  1. ply
    – use diligently 1
    ply
    – use diligently 1
    • ply verbe
      • ply your wits!1
  2. ply
    – give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance 1
    to provide; to supply; cater; ply
    – give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance 1
    • provide verbe (provides, provided, providing)
      • The hostess provided lunch for all the guests1
    • supply verbe (supplies, supplied, supplying)
    • cater verbe
    • ply verbe
  3. ply
    – wield vigorously 1
    ply
    – wield vigorously 1
    • ply verbe
      • ply an axe1
  4. ply
    – join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding 1
    ply
    – join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding 1
    • ply verbe
      • ply fabric1
  5. ply
    – travel a route regularly 1
    to run; ply
    – travel a route regularly 1
    • run verbe (runs, ran, running)
    • ply verbe
      • Ships ply the waters near the coast1
  6. ply
    – apply oneself diligently 1
    ply
    – apply oneself diligently 1

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Related Definitions for "ply":

  1. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood1
  2. one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination1
    • three-ply cord1
    • four-ply yarn1
  3. use diligently1
    • ply your wits!1
  4. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance1
  5. wield vigorously1
    • ply an axe1
  6. join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding1
    • ply fabric1
  7. travel a route regularly1
    • Ships ply the waters near the coast1
  8. apply oneself diligently1

Related Synonyms for ply