PLY as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
   Hypernyms(s) ply is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • layer (what does layer mean?)
   • bed (what does bed mean?)
2. Meaning
   • one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread
   • often used in combination
   Usage Example(s)
   • three-ply cord
   • four-ply yarn
   Hypernyms(s) ply is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • strand (what does strand mean?)

PLY as VERB

1. Meaning
   • use diligently
   Usage Example(s)
   • ply your wits!
   Hypernyms(s) ply is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • use (what does use mean?)
   • utilize (what does utilize mean?)
   • utilise (what does utilise mean?)
   • apply (what does apply mean?)
   • employ (what does employ mean?)
2. Meaning
   • provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
   Synonym(s)
   • cater (what does cater mean?)
   • provide (what does provide mean?)
   • supply (what does supply mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
   Hypernyms(s) ply is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • give (what does give mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • staff (what does staff mean?)
   • drench (what does drench mean?)
   • regale (what does regale mean?)
   • treat (what does treat mean?)
   • board (what does board mean?)
   • feed (what does feed mean?)
   • give (what does give mean?)
   • feed (what does feed mean?)
   • serve (what does serve mean?)
   • serve up (what does serve up mean?)
   • dish out (what does dish out mean?)
   • dish up (what does dish up mean?)
   • dish (what does dish mean?)
   • cater (what does cater mean?)
   • pander (what does pander mean?)
   • pimp (what does pimp mean?)
   • procure (what does procure mean?)
   • serve (what does serve mean?)
   • help (what does help mean?)
   • power (what does power mean?)
   • feed (what does feed mean?)
   • gratify (what does gratify mean?)
   • pander (what does pander mean?)
   • indulge (what does indulge mean?)
   • underlay (what does underlay mean?)
   • meet (what does meet mean?)
   • satisfy (what does satisfy mean?)
   • fill (what does fill mean?)
   • fulfill (what does fulfill mean?)
   • fulfil (what does fulfil mean?)
   • horse (what does horse mean?)
   • shower (what does shower mean?)
   • accommodate (what does accommodate mean?)
   • nourish (what does nourish mean?)
   • nurture (what does nurture mean?)
   • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
   • fix up (what does fix up mean?)
   • gutter (what does gutter mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • caterer (what does caterer mean?)
   • provision (what does provision mean?)
   • supply (what does supply mean?)
   • supplying (what does supplying mean?)
   • supply (what does supply mean?)
   • provision (what does provision mean?)
   • supply (what does supply mean?)
   • supplying (what does supplying mean?)
   • provider (what does provider mean?)
3. Meaning
   • wield vigorously
   Usage Example(s)
   • ply an axe
   Hypernyms(s) ply is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • wield (what does wield mean?)
   • handle (what does handle mean?)
4. Meaning
   • travel a route regularly
   Synonym(s)
   • run (what does run mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Ships ply the waters near the coast
   Hypernyms(s) ply is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • travel (what does travel mean?)
   • trip (what does trip mean?)
   • jaunt (what does jaunt mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • run (what does run mean?)
   • plier (what does plier mean?)
   • plyer (what does plyer mean?)
5. Meaning
   • apply oneself diligently
   Usage Example(s)
   • Ply one’’s trade
   Hypernyms(s) ply is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • do (what does do mean?)
   • perform (what does perform mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • plier (what does plier mean?)
   • plyer (what does plyer mean?)
   • plier (what does plier mean?)
   • plyer (what does plyer mean?)