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to ply
01
to offer or supply something generously or abundantly, often in response to a request or need
Ditransitive: to ply sb with a resource
Examples
The generous community rallied together to ply the disaster-stricken area with essential supplies and support.
02
to use a tool skillfully and diligently, often in a repetitive or continuous manner
Transitive: to ply a tool
Examples
The carpenter would ply his chisel, shaping the intricate details of the wooden sculpture with precision.
03
to engage in a task or activity with focused effort and dedication
Transitive: to ply an activity or skill
Examples
Despite facing challenges, she continued to ply her trade as an artist.
04
to travel along a specific path on a regular basis
Transitive: to ply a path
Examples
The bus would ply the city streets, stopping at designated locations to pick up and drop off passengers.
Ply
01
a layer of material, such as cloth, paper, or wood, especially one of several bonded layers
Examples
Plywood is made of multiple plies of wood glued together.
02
a strand or thread, often twisted with others to form yarn, rope, or cord; frequently used in combination
Examples
This rope is made of three plies twisted together.
Lexical Tree
pliancy
pliant
plyer
ply
