ply
English Thesaurus
1. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | bed, layer, |
definition | : | single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance (noun.artifact) |
domain usage | : | combining form, |
definition | : | a bound form used only in compounds (noun.communication) |
2. one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | strand, |
definition | : | line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable (noun.artifact) |
3. use diligently (verb.consumption)
hypernym | : | apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize, |
definition | : | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose (verb.consumption) |
4. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance (verb.consumption)
hypernym | : | give, |
definition | : | transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody (verb.possession) |
hyponym | : | staff, |
definition | : | provide with staff (verb.competition) |
hyponym | : | drench, |
definition | : | force to drink (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | regale, treat, |
definition | : | provide with choice or abundant food or drink (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | board, |
definition | : | provide food and lodging (for) (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | feed, give, |
definition | : | give food to (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | feed, |
definition | : | serve as food for; be the food for (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | cater, |
definition | : | supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | pander, pimp, procure, |
definition | : | arrange for sexual partners for others (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | help, serve, |
definition | : | help to some food; help with food or drink (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | power, |
definition | : | supply the force or power for the functioning of (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | feed, |
definition | : | provide as food (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | underlay, |
definition | : | provide with a base, support, lining, or backing (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | horse, |
definition | : | provide with a horse or horses (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | shower, |
definition | : | provide abundantly with (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | accommodate, |
definition | : | provide with something desired or needed (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | fix up, |
definition | : | find (something or someone) for (verb.consumption) |
hyponym | : | gutter, |
definition | : | provide with gutters (verb.consumption) |
5. wield vigorously (verb.contact)
6. join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding (verb.contact)
7. travel a route regularly (verb.motion)
hypernym | : | jaunt, travel, trip, |
definition | : | make a trip for pleasure (verb.motion) |
verb group | : | black market, run, |
definition | : | deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor (verb.possession) |
8. apply oneself diligently (verb.social)
hypernym | : | do, perform, |
definition | : | get (something) done (verb.social) |
9. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance (verb.consumption)
derivation | : | caterer, |
definition | : | someone who provides food and service (as for a party) (noun.person) |
derivation | : | provider, |
definition | : | someone who provides the means for subsistence (noun.person) |
derivation | : | supply, |
definition | : | an amount of something available for use (noun.quantity) |
10. travel a route regularly (verb.motion)
derivation | : | run, |
definition | : | a regular trip (noun.act) |
11. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance (verb.consumption)
derivation | : | caterer, |
definition | : | someone who provides food and service (as for a party) (noun.person) |
derivation | : | provider, |
definition | : | someone who provides the means for subsistence (noun.person) |
derivation | : | supply, |
definition | : | an amount of something available for use (noun.quantity) |
12. travel a route regularly (verb.motion)
derivation | : | run, |
definition | : | a regular trip (noun.act) |
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