Associations to the word «Ply»
Noun
- Linguist
- Gulf
- Supplier
- Handkerchief
- Heretic
- Allies
- Calling
- Afternoon
- Spear
- Coaster
- Orion
- Chain
- Collier
- Quay
- Train
- Mechanic
- Water
- Bangalore
- Forge
- Atlantic
- Reverse
- Sion
- Blacksmith
- Rim
- Liverpool
- Wing
- Integer
- Endorsement
- Ty
- Blanket
- Tuning
- Coefficient
- Ous
- Tub
- Rug
- Decomposition
- Trips
- Tic
- Sloop
- Wherefore
- Stress
- Necessary
- Fare
- Clause
- Delhi
- Toilet
- Rack
- Twa
- Tissue
- Mm
- Par
- Cab
- Cl
- Jeep
- River
- Wheel
- Gel
- Pier
- Pump
- Praying
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PLY, noun. A layer of material.
PLY, noun. A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up yarn or rope.
PLY, noun. (colloquial) plywood.
PLY, noun. (artificial intelligence) (game theory) In two-player sequential games, a "half-turn", or one move made by one of the players.
PLY, noun. (now chiefly Scotland) State, condition.
PLY, verb. (transitive) to bend; to fold.
PLY, verb. (intransitive) to flex.
PLY, verb. (transitive) To work at diligently.
PLY, verb. (intransitive) To work diligently.
PLY, verb. (transitive) To use vigorously.
PLY, verb. (transitive) To travel over regularly.
PLY, verb. (transitive) To persist in offering.
PLY, verb. To press upon; to urge importunately.
PLY, verb. To employ diligently; to use steadily.
PLY, verb. (nautical) To work to windward; to beat.
Dictionary definition
PLY, noun. One of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn".
PLY, noun. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood.
PLY, verb. Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests".
PLY, verb. Apply oneself diligently; "Ply one's trade".
PLY, verb. Travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the coast".
PLY, verb. Join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding; "ply fabric".
PLY, verb. Wield vigorously; "ply an axe".
PLY, verb. Use diligently; "ply your wits!".
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.