Nouns (2)
ply
n. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
ply
n. one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"
Verbs (7)
ply
v. use diligently; "ply your wits!"
ply
v. wield vigorously; "ply an axe"
ply
v. apply oneself diligently; "Ply one's trade"
run
v. travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the coast"
supply, provide, cater
v. provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
Adverbs (0)
Adjectives (0)
Fuzzynyms (30)
sheet, flat solid
n. a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
twist, braid, plait, tress
n. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
carry
v. be able to feed; "This land will carry ten cows to the acre"
humor, humour
v. put into a good mood
provision, purvey
v. supply with provisions
keep, look after, have charge of
v. look after; be the keeper of; have charge of; "He keeps the shop when I am gone"
maintain, exert, wield
v. have and exercise; "wield power and authority"
extend, widen, broaden
v. extend in scope or range or area; "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard"
set, ready, prepare, set up, make ready, gear up, get ready
v. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc; "Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"
refill, replenish, fill again
v. fill something that had previously been emptied; "refill my glass, please"
Synonyms (0)
Antonyms (2)
take, take away
v. take into one's possession; "We are taking an orphan from Romania"; "I'll take three salmon steaks"
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