ply

nouns

one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
"three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"
ply
is a type of (narrower)
line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable
strand
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
ply
domain usage
a bound form used only in compounds
"`hemato-' is a combining form in words like `hematology'"
combining form
is a type of (narrower)
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
"slices of hard-boiled egg on a bed of spinach"
bed, layer

verbs

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
"The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
cater, ply, provide, supply
apply oneself diligently
"Ply one's trade"
ply
is derived from
plier
is derived from
plyer
is a type of (narrower)
get (something) done
"I did my job"
do, perform
travel a route regularly
"Ships ply the waters near the coast"
ply, run
is derived from
plier
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
"ply fabric"
ply
is a type of (narrower)
cause to become joined or linked
"join these two parts so that they fit together"
bring together, join
wield vigorously
"ply an axe"
ply
is a type of (narrower)
handle effectively
"The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
handle, manage, wield
use diligently
"ply your wits!"
ply
is a type of (narrower)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
"use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"
apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize