| Ply (ply) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Ply |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Plied (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Plying (?).] [OE. plien, F. plier to fold, to
bend, fr. L. plicare] akin to Gr. (?), G. flechten. Cf.
Apply |
To bend.
To lay on closely, or in folds; to work
upon steadily, or with repeated acts; to press upon; to urge
importunately; as, to ply one with questions, with
solicitations, or with drink.
To employ diligently; to use
steadily.
To practice or perform with diligence; to
work at.
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To
bend; to yield.
To act, go, or work diligently and
steadily; especially, to do something by repeated actions; to go back
and forth; as, a steamer plies between certain ports.
To work to windward; to
beat.
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A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord.
Bent; turn; direction; bias.
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