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to ply
01
proveer, suministrar
to offer or supply something generously or abundantly, often in response to a request or need
Ditransitive: to ply sb with a resource
Ejemplos
The generous community rallied together to ply the disaster-stricken area with essential supplies and support.
La comunidad generosa se unió para proveer abundantemente el área afectada por el desastre con suministros esenciales y apoyo.
During the harsh winter, local charities worked tirelessly to ply the homeless population with warm clothing and hot meals.
Durante el duro invierno, las organizaciones benéficas locales trabajaron incansablemente para proveer generosamente ropa abrigada y comidas calientes a la población sin hogar.
02
manejar, utilizar con destreza
to use a tool skillfully and diligently, often in a repetitive or continuous manner
Transitive: to ply a tool
Ejemplos
The carpenter would ply his chisel, shaping the intricate details of the wooden sculpture with precision.
El carpintero manejaría su cincel, dando forma con precisión a los intrincados detalles de la escultura de madera.
Artisans in the pottery workshop ply the potter's wheel to mold and shape clay into vessels.
Los artesanos en el taller de alfarería manejan la rueda del alfarero para moldear y dar forma a la arcilla en vasijas.
03
dedicarse, ejercer
to engage in a task or activity with focused effort and dedication
Transitive: to ply an activity or skill
Ejemplos
Despite facing challenges, she continued to ply her trade as an artist.
A pesar de enfrentar desafíos, ella continuó ejerciendo su oficio como artista.
The entrepreneur was determined to ply their business, putting in countless hours to build and grow the startup.
El empresario estaba decidido a dedicarse a su negocio, invirtiendo innumerables horas para construir y hacer crecer la startup.
04
recorrer, trazar
to travel along a specific path on a regular basis
Transitive: to ply a path
Ejemplos
The bus would ply the city streets, stopping at designated locations to pick up and drop off passengers.
El autobús recorrería las calles de la ciudad, deteniéndose en lugares designados para recoger y dejar pasajeros.
Fishermen would ply the river each morning, casting their nets in the hopes of a bountiful catch.
Los pescadores recorrían el río cada mañana, lanzando sus redes con la esperanza de una captura abundante.
Ply
01
a layer of material, such as cloth, paper, or wood, especially one of several bonded layers
Ejemplos
Plywood is made of multiple plies of wood glued together.
The book 's pages were composed of several plies of paper.
02
a strand or thread, often twisted with others to form yarn, rope, or cord; frequently used in combination
Ejemplos
This rope is made of three plies twisted together.
The yarn is a two-ply cotton suitable for knitting.
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