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ply

/ ply /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
Type of:
layer bed
Domain:
combining form
noun Sense 2
one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
"three-ply cord"
"four-ply yarn"
Type of:
strand
verb Sense 3
use diligently
"ply your wits!"
Type of:
use utilize utilise
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 4
wield vigorously
"ply an axe"
Type of:
wield handle
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 5
travel a route regularly
"Ships ply the waters near the coast"
Type of:
travel trip jaunt
Derived:
run plier plyer
Verb group:
run black market
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something to somebody
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 6
apply oneself diligently
"Ply one''s trade"
Type of:
do perform
Derived:
plier plyer
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 7
provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
"The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
Type of:
give
Kinds of:
staff drench regale treat board
Derived:
caterer provision supply supplying provider
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Something ----s something
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Semantic Complexity
82%
Sense Count
7
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
31
Times Searched
3
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