Pronunciation: /plaɪ/
noun a thickness or layer of material
A1 The carpenter used a single ply of wood to make the shelf.
A2 She folded the fabric to create a double ply for extra strength.
B1 The ship was built with multiple plies of steel for durability.
B2 The company specializes in producing high-quality plywood for construction purposes.
C1 The athlete wore compression shorts with a four-way stretch ply for maximum flexibility.
C2 The artist incorporated a unique ply technique in their textile artwork.
verb to travel regularly over a route
A1 She plys her trade as a carpenter.
A2 He plys the waters as a fisherman.
B1 The company plys its trade in multiple countries.
B2 The chef plys his skills in the kitchen.
C1 The artist plys their craft with precision and creativity.
C2 The musician plys their instruments with mastery and passion.
formal The carpenter used a high-quality ply for the new cabinet.
informal I need to buy some ply for my DIY project.
slang I heard the new skate park has some sick ply to ride on.
figurative She had to ply her way through the crowded market to reach the other side.
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