ply
1. one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread;
often used in combination
- three-ply cord
- four-ply yarn
• Hypernyms:
strand
2. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
• Usage Domain:
combining form
• Hypernyms:
layer, bed
1. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance (Freq. 1)
- The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
• Syn:
provide, supply, cater
• Derivationally related forms:
caterer (for: cater), supply (for: supply), provision (for: provide), provider (for: provide)
• Hypernyms:
give
• Hyponyms:
staff, drench, regale, treat, board,
feed, give, serve, serve up, dish out, dish up,
dish, cater, pander, pimp, procure, help,
power, gratify, indulge, underlay, meet, satisfy,
fill, fulfill, fulfil, horse, shower, accommodate,
nourish, nurture, sustain, fix up, gutter
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
- Somebody ----s to somebody (for: cater)
- Somebody ----s somebody with something
- Somebody ----s somebody with something (for: supply)
- Somebody ----s somebody with something (for: provide)
2. apply oneself diligently
- Ply one's trade
• Derivationally related forms:
plier, plyer
• Hypernyms:
do, perform
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
3. travel a route regularly
- Ships ply the waters near the coast
• Syn:
run
• Derivationally related forms:
run (for: run), plier
• Hypernyms:
travel, trip, jaunt
• Verb Group:
run, black market
• Verb Frames:
- Something is ----ing PP
- Somebody ----s PP
4. join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
- ply fabric
• Hypernyms:
join, bring together
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
5. wield vigorously
- ply an axe
• Hypernyms:
wield, handle, manage
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
6. use diligently
- ply your wits!
• Hypernyms:
use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
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