ply /plai/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
• (n.) (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
• (v.) apply oneself diligently

Chinese translation

• n. 厚度, 板层
• vt. 使用, 使劲挥舞, 从事, 折, 弯
• vi. 辛勤工作, 定期航行

Word details

Part of speech

verb / noun

Pronunciation

/plai/

Syllables

1

Exam levels

TOEFL

Frequency

Zipf 3.15 · Super Super Rare

Word forms

plying, plied, plies

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