ply
noun
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(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
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one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread
verb
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use diligently“ply your wits!”
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give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenancesupply
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wield vigorously“ply an axe”
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join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding“ply fabric”
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travel a route regularly“Ships ply the waters near the coast”run
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apply oneself diligently