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ply

6 entries found.

Main Entry:
1ply 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈplī\
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
plied; ply·ing
Etymology:
Middle English plien, short for applien to apply
Date:
14th century
transitive verb1 a: to use or wield diligently <busily plying his pen> b: to practice or perform diligently <ply a trade>2: to keep furnishing or supplying something to <plied us with liquor>3 a: to make a practice of rowing or sailing over or on <the boat plies the river> b: to go or travel regularly over, on, or through <jets plying the skies>intransitive verb1: to apply oneself steadily2: to go or travel regularly
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