1. One of the strands twisted together to make yarn, rope or thread; often used in combination
   "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"
    
2. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth, paper or wood as in plywood
   "The carpenter selected a sheet of 5-ply wood for the project"

1. Use diligently
   "ply your wits!"
    
2. Apply oneself diligently
   "Ply one's trade"
    
3. Travel a route regularly
   "Ships ply the waters near the coast";
   - run
    
4. Join together as by twisting, weaving, or moulding
   "ply fabric"
    
5. Wield vigorously
   "ply an axe"
    
6. Offer or provide repeatedly
   "The host plied us with drinks all evening"

Derived forms: plying, plies, plied

Type of: apply, bed, do, employ, handle, jaunt, join, layer, manage, perform, strand, travel, trip, use, utilise [Brit], utilize, wield

Encyclopedia: Ply