ply
//plaɪ//
Noun
plySingular
pliesPlural
1
A layer or thickness of material, especially in plywood, fabric, or yarn.
This plywood is made of five plies of wood.
2
A strand of yarn or rope twisted together with others.
This rope is made of three plies twisted together.
Verb
plyInfinitive
plyPresent tense
pliedPast tense
pliedPast participle
plyingPresent participle
pliesThird-person singular
1
To work steadily at a trade or task.
He has plied his trade as a carpenter for over thirty years.
2
To travel regularly over a route, especially for commercial purposes.
Ferries ply between the island and the mainland every day.
3
To use or wield a tool or weapon with skill.
The carpenter plied his hammer with great skill.
4
To supply someone persistently with food, drink, or questions.
The host plied us with food and drinks all evening.