ply

1. One of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread;
   Often used in combination (synset 103977398)
   "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"
   is a type of: strand - line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable
2. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood (synset 103977242)
   domain usage: combining form - a bound form used only in compounds
   is a type of: bed, layer - single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

1. Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance (synset 201185006)
   "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
   is a type of: give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
   subtypes:

   • staff - provide with staff
   • drench - force to drink
   • regale, treat - provide with choice or abundant food or drink
   • board - provide food and lodging (for)
   • feed, give - give food to
   • feed - serve as food for; be the food for
   • dish, dish out, dish up, serve, serve up - provide (usually but not necessarily food)
   • cater - supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets
   • pander, pimp, procure - arrange for sexual partners for others
   • help, serve - help to some food; help with food or drink
   • power - supply the force or power for the functioning of
   • feed - provide as food
   • gratify, indulge, pander - yield (to); give satisfaction to
   • underlay - provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
   • conform to, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, meet, satisfy - fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
   • horse - provide with a horse or horses
   • shower - provide abundantly with
   • accommodate - provide with something desired or needed
   • nourish, nurture, sustain - provide with nourishment
   • fix up - find (something or someone) for
   • gutter - provide with gutters
   same as: cater, provide, supply
2. Apply oneself diligently (synset 202601380)
   "Ply one's trade"
   is a type of: do, perform - get (something) done
3. Travel a route regularly (synset 201868024)
   "Ships ply the waters near the coast"
   is a type of: jaunt, travel, trip - make a trip for pleasure
   same as: run
   verb group: black market, run - deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
4. Join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding (synset 201294420)
   "ply fabric"
   is a type of: join - cause to become joined or linked
5. Wield vigorously (synset 201227217)
   "ply an axe"
   is a type of: handle, manage, wield - handle effectively
6. Use diligently (synset 201163122)
   "ply your wits!"
   is a type of: apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

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