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ply

Letters that make ply

l, p, y are letters that make 'ply'

Words within ply

are words within 'ply'

ply is a 3 letter word starting with p
ply is a 3 letter word ending with y

8 possible definitions for 'ply'

Ply as "give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance"

Under this definition, ply is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

provide, supply, cater have the same meaning as 'ply'

ply as a type

'ply' can be a type of give.

Types of ply

board, feed, treat, sustain, accommodate, serve up, dish up, cater, procure, gratify, indulge, satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, dish out, staff, drench, feed, horse, underlay, power, feed, pimp, pander, pander, fill, meet, shower, dish, help, gutter, nourish, fix up, nurture, give, regale, serve, serve are types of 'ply'.

Derivatives of ply

caterer, provider, supply, provision, supplying are derivatives of 'ply'.

Ply as "use diligently"

Under this definition, ply is a verb and has the following properties:

ply as a type

'ply' can be a type of utilise, utilize, apply, use, employ.

Example of ply used within this context

"ply your wits!"

Ply as "one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread, often used in combination"

Under this definition, ply is a noun and has the following properties:

ply as a type

'ply' can be a type of strand.

Example of ply used within this context

"three-ply cord", "four-ply yarn"

Ply as "(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood"

Under this definition, ply is a noun and has the following properties:

ply as a type

'ply' can be a type of bed, layer.

ply Usage

'ply' can be a useage of combining form.

Ply as "wield vigorously"

Under this definition, ply is a verb and has the following properties:

ply as a type

'ply' can be a type of wield, handle, manage.

Example of ply used within this context

"ply an axe"

Ply as "join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding"

Under this definition, ply is a verb and has the following properties:

ply as a type

'ply' can be a type of bring together, join.

Example of ply used within this context

"ply fabric"

Ply as "travel a route regularly"

Under this definition, ply is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

run has the same meaning as ply

ply as a type

'ply' can be a type of travel, trip, jaunt.

Derivatives of ply

run, plier, plyer are derivatives of 'ply'.

Verb groups of ply

run, black market are verb groups of 'ply'.

Example of ply used within this context

"Ships ply the waters near the coast"

Ply as "apply oneself diligently"

Under this definition, ply is a verb and has the following properties:

ply as a type

'ply' can be a type of perform, do.

Derivatives of ply

plier, plyer are derivatives of 'ply'.

Example of ply used within this context

"Ply one's trade"