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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
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
ply
3rd person singular
plies
past simple
plied
past participle
plied
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
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
plies
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
