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Ply v. t. [imp. & p. p. Plied p. pr. & vb. n. Plying ]
1. To bend. [Obs.]
As men may warm wax with handes plie. --Chaucer.
2. To lay on closely, or in folds; to work upon steadily, or with repeated acts; to press upon; to urge importunately; as, to ply one with questions, with solicitations, or with drink.
And plies him with redoubled strokes --Dryden.
He plies the duke at morning and at night. --Shak.
3. To employ diligently; to use steadily.
Go ply thy needle; meddle not. --Shak.
4. To practice or perform with diligence; to work at.
Their bloody task, unwearied, still they ply. --Waller.
Plied imp. & p. p. of Ply.
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ply
n 1: one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or
thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord";
"four-ply yarn"
2: (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or
paper or wood as in plywood
v 1: provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food
or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the
guests" [syn: provide, supply, cater]
2: apply oneself diligently; "Ply one's trade"
3: travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the
coast" [syn: run]
4: wield vigorously; "ply an axe"
5: use diligently; "ply your wits!"
[also: plied]