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ply (plī) verb

plied (plīd), plying, plies (plīz)

 

verb, transitive

1. To use diligently; wield: plies a needle.

2. To engage in diligently; practice: plies the carpenter's trade. See synonyms at handle.

3. To traverse or sail over regularly: Trading ships plied the routes between coastal ports.

4. To continue supplying or offering to: plied their guests with excellent food.

5. To assail vigorously.

verb, intransitive

1. To traverse a route or course regularly: The boat plies between the islands on a weekly schedule.

2. To perform or work diligently or regularly: a person who had plied at the weaver's trade for 20 years.

3. Nautical. To work against the wind by a zigzag course; tack.

 

[Middle English plien, from applien, to apply. See apply.]