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English noun: ply | |||
| 1. | ply (artifact) one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination | ||
| Samples | Three-ply cord. Four-ply yarn. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | strand | ||
| 2. | ply (artifact) (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bed, layer | ||
| Domain usage | combining form | ||
English verb: ply | |||
| 1. | ply (consumption) give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | ||
| Samples | The hostess provided lunch for all the guests. | ||
| Synonyms | cater, provide, supply | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody with something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | give | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | accommodate, board, cater, dish, dish out, dish up, drench, feed, feed, feed, fill, fix up, fulfil, fulfill, give, gratify, gutter, help, horse, indulge, meet, nourish, nurture, pander, pander, pimp, power, procure, regale, satisfy, serve, serve, serve up, shower, staff, sustain, treat, underlay | ||
| 2. | ply (social) apply oneself diligently | ||
| Samples | Ply one's trade. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | do, perform | ||
| 3. | ply (motion) travel a route regularly | ||
| Samples | Ships ply the waters near the coast. | ||
| Synonyms | run | ||
| Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | jaunt, travel, trip | ||
| Verb group | black market, run | ||
| 4. | ply (contact) join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding | ||
| Samples | Ply fabric. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bring together, join | ||
| 5. | ply (contact) wield vigorously | ||
| Samples | Ply an axe. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | handle, manage, wield | ||
| 6. | ply (consumption) use diligently | ||
| Samples | Ply your wits!. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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