ply in English dictionary

  • ply

    Meanings and definitions of "ply"

    • (now chiefly Scottish) State, condition.
    • A layer of material. (two-ply toilet paper)
    • (colloquial) Plywood.
    • (artificial intelligence, game theory) In two-player sequential games, a "half-turn", or one move made by one of the players.
    • (transitive) to bend; to fold.
    • (intransitive) to flex.
    • (transitive) To work at diligently.
    • (transitive) To use vigorously.
    • (transitive) To travel over regularly.
    • (transitive) To persist in offering.
    • noun
      A layer of material.
    • noun
      A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up yarn or rope.
    • noun
      (colloquial)
      plywood.
    • noun
      (artificial intelligence, game theory)
      In two-player sequential games, a "half-turn", or one move made by one of the players.
    • noun
      (now chiefly Scotland)
      State, condition.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      to bend; to fold.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      to flex.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To work at diligently.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To work diligently.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To use vigorously.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To travel over regularly.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To persist in offering.
    • verb
      To press upon; to urge importunately.
    • verb
      To employ diligently; to use steadily.
    • verb
      (nautical)
      To work to windward; to beat.
    • noun
      one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"
    • noun
      (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
    • verb
      apply oneself diligently; "Ply one's trade"
    • verb
      give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
    • verb
      join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding; "ply fabric"
    • verb
      travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the coast"
    • verb
      use diligently; "ply your wits!"
    • verb
      wield vigorously; "ply an axe"

    Synonyms of "ply" in English dictionary

    utilise, provide, bring together are the top synonyms of "ply" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of ply

    • ply ( plural  plies)
    • ply ( third-person singular simple present plies, present participle plying, simple past and past participle plied)
    • ply (plural plies)
    • ply (third-person singular simple present plies, present participle plying, simple past and past participle plied)
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