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ply

/plaɪ/

Translations

plynoun

plies

/plaɪ/

слой

The plywood is made of several layers of ply.

Фанера сделана из нескольких слоев.

складка

The fabric has a beautiful ply that adds texture.

Ткань имеет красивую складку, которая добавляет текстуру.

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Synonyms

plyverb

plied

Past Simple

plied

Past Participle

plying

Gerund

/plaɪ/

усердно работать

She plied her needle with great skill.

Она усердно работала иглой с большим мастерством.

курсировать

The ferry plies between the two islands.

Паром курсирует между двумя островами.

заниматься

He plies his trade as a carpenter.

Он занимается своим ремеслом как плотник.

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Definitions

plynoun

A thickness or layer of a folded or laminated material.

The plywood is made up of several plies glued together.

A strand of yarn or thread.

The sweater is made from a two-ply yarn, making it extra warm.

A unit of thickness in paper or fabric, often used to describe toilet paper or tissues.

The toilet paper is two-ply, providing extra softness and strength.

plyverb

To work steadily at something, especially a trade or occupation.

She plied her trade as a seamstress in the bustling market.

To travel regularly over a route, especially for commercial purposes.

The ferry plies between the island and the mainland several times a day.

To provide someone with something in a continuous or insistent way.

He plied his guests with drinks throughout the evening.

To use or wield a tool or weapon with skill and persistence.

The carpenter plied his hammer with great precision.