ply

1. v. t. To bend. Source: opted

2. v. t. To lay on closely, or in folds; to work upon steadily, or with repeated acts; to press upon; to urge importunately; as, to ply one with questions, with solicitations, or with drink. Source: opted

3. v. t. To employ diligently; to use steadily. Source: opted

4. v. t. To practice or perform with diligence; to work at. Source: opted

5. v. i. To bend; to yield. Source: opted

6. v. i. To act, go, or work diligently and steadily; especially, to do something by repeated actions; to go back and forth; as, a steamer plies between certain ports. Source: opted

7. v. i. To work to windward; to beat. Source: opted

8. v. A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord. Source: opted

9. v. Bent; turn; direction; bias. Source: opted

10. n. one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination Source: wordnet

11. n. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood Source: wordnet

12. v. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance Source: wordnet

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