Found 3 items, similar to Plying.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: ply hilir mudik, lapiran
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ply ply n 1: one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; “three-ply cord”; “four-ply yarn” 2: (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood v 1: provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; “The hostess provided lunch for all the guests” [syn: provide, supply, cater] 2: apply oneself diligently; “Ply one's trade” 3: travel a route regularly; “Ships ply the waters near the coast” [syn: run] 4: wield vigorously; “ply an axe” 5: use diligently; “ply your wits!” [also: plied]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Plying Ply \Ply\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Plied; p. pr. & vb. n. Plying.] [OE. plien, F. plier to fold, to bend, fr. L. plicare; akin to Gr. ?, G. flechten. Cf. Apply, Complex, Display, Duplicity, Employ, Exploit, Implicate, Plait, Pliant, Flax.] 1. To bend. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] As men may warm wax with handes plie. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2. To lay on closely, or in folds; to work upon steadily, or with repeated acts; to press upon; to urge importunately; as, to ply one with questions, with solicitations, or with drink. [1913 Webster] And plies him with redoubled strokes --Dryden. [1913 Webster] He plies the duke at morning and at night. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. To employ diligently; to use steadily. [1913 Webster] Go ply thy needle; meddle not. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 4. To practice or perform with diligence; to work at. [1913 Webster] Their bloody task, unwearied, still they ply. --Waller. [1913 Webster]