ply
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Senses
Sense 1 noun
one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
three-ply cord
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Sense 2 verb
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
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Sense 3 noun
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
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Sense 4 verb
apply oneself diligently
Ply one's trade
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Sense 5 verb
travel a route regularly
Ships ply the waters near the coast
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Sense 6 verb
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
ply fabric
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Sense 7 verb
wield vigorously
ply an axe
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Sense 8 verb
use diligently
ply your wits!
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Table view of this graph
| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | strand |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | supplying |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | caterer |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | provider |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | supply |
| 2 | hypernym | Types & categories | give |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | staff |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | drench |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | regale |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | board |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | feed |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | feed |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | dish |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | cater |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | pimp |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | serve |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | power |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | feed |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | pander |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | underlay |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | fulfil |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | horse |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | shower |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | accommodate |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | nourish |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | fix up |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | gutter |
| 3 | domain usage | Related & opposite | combining form |
| 3 | hypernym | Types & categories | layer |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | plier |
| 4 | hypernym | Types & categories | do |
| 5 | derivation | Related & opposite | run |
| 5 | derivation | Related & opposite | plier |
| 5 | verb group | Related & opposite | black market |
| 5 | hypernym | Types & categories | jaunt |
| 6 | hypernym | Types & categories | bring together |
| 7 | hypernym | Types & categories | wield |
| 8 | hypernym | Types & categories | use |