PLY (plied)
Dictionary entry overview: What does ply mean?
• PLY (noun)
The noun PLY has 2 senses:
1. one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
2. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
Familiarity information: PLY used as a noun is rare.
• PLY (verb)
The verb PLY has 6 senses:
1. provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
2. apply oneself diligently
3. travel a route regularly
4. join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
5. wield vigorously
6. use diligently
Familiarity information: PLY used as a verb is common.
Dictionary entry details
• PLY (noun)
Meaning:
One of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Context examples:
three-ply cord / four-ply yarn
Hypernyms ("ply" is a kind of...):
strand (line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable)
Meaning:
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("ply" is a kind of...):
bed; layer (single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance)
Domain usage:
combining form (a bound form used only in compounds)
• PLY (verb)
Meaning:
Provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Classified under:
Verbs of eating and drinking
Synonyms:
cater; ply; provide; supply
Context example:
The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
Hypernyms (to "ply" is one way to...):
give (transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "ply"):
staff (provide with staff)
gratify; indulge; pander (yield (to); give satisfaction to)
underlay (provide with a base, support, lining, or backing)
fill; fulfil; fulfill; meet; satisfy (fill or meet a want or need)
horse (provide with a horse or horses)
shower (provide abundantly with)
accommodate (provide with something desired or needed)
nourish; nurture; sustain (provide with nourishment)
fix up (find (something or someone) for)
feed (provide as food)
power (supply the force or power for the functioning of)
help; serve (help to some food; help with food or drink)
drench (force to drink)
regale; treat (provide with choice or abundant food or drink)
board (provide food and lodging (for))
feed; give (give food to)
feed (serve as food for; be the food for)
dish; dish out; dish up; serve; serve up (provide (usually but not necessarily food))
cater (supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets)
pander; pimp; procure (arrange for sexual partners for others)
gutter (provide with gutters)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody with something
Somebody ----s something PP
Meaning:
Apply oneself diligently
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Context example:
Ply one's trade
Hypernyms (to "ply" is one way to...):
do; perform (get (something) done)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Meaning:
Travel a route regularly
Classified under:
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming
Synonyms:
ply; run
Context example:
Ships ply the waters near the coast
Hypernyms (to "ply" is one way to...):
jaunt; travel; trip (make a trip for pleasure)
Sentence frames:
Something is ----ing PP
Somebody ----s PP
Meaning:
Join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
Classified under:
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
Context example:
ply fabric
Hypernyms (to "ply" is one way to...):
bring together; join (cause to become joined or linked)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Meaning:
Wield vigorously
Classified under:
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
Context example:
ply an axe
Hypernyms (to "ply" is one way to...):
handle; wield (handle effectively)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Meaning:
Use diligently
Classified under:
Verbs of eating and drinking
Context example:
ply your wits!
Hypernyms (to "ply" is one way to...):
apply; employ; use; utilise; utilize (put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
