plied

Meanings

• Verb

  To ply a trade or a craft; to work continuously and skillfully.

  - "He plied his trade as a blacksmith for many years."
  - "She has plied her craft as a weaver for generations."

• Verb

  To use or apply (something, especially a substance) repeatedly or in great quantities.

  - "The painter plied the brush with oil paint."
  - "The baker plied the dough with flour."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plied
tide , side , ride , tide , guide , abide

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Variants

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plied , plies , ply , plying , plied with , plies with , ply with , plying with

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Forms

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plying, plieds, plied, plies

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to weave' or 'to twist', from Old English 'pilian', 'to twist'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'ply' is also used in the context of maritime navigation to describe the number of times a rope or cable is laid out and then reversed? For example, a three-ply rope has been laid out and reversed three times.

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Related Concepts

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1. ply: A term used in various contexts, such as in weaving, to indicate the number of times a thread is passed over or under another thread. For example, a fabric may be described as 'three-ply' or 'eight-ply'.

2. plywood: A type of wooden panel made from thin sheets of wood veneer bonded together with an adhesive, usually under heat and pressure. The sheets are usually arranged with their grain directions alternating to provide strength and stability.

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Culture

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In literature, 'plied' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is skilled or experienced in a particular trade or craft. For example, in Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale', the character Leontes says, 'I have plied long in your service, and have found you a true piece.'

How to Memorize "plied"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone working skillfully on a craft or trade, such as a blacksmith forging a sword or a weaver creating fabric. Visualize the repetitive motions and the focus required to ply a trade.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plied' with the idea of skill and experience. Think about how someone becomes 'plyed' in a trade or craft, through years of practice and dedication.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ply Like a Pro' to remember the meaning of 'plied'. Think about someone who is a 'pro' or expert in a trade or craft, and how they 'ply' their skills and knowledge.

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