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• اسم يدل على طبقة من مادة كالخشب أو القماش أو الورق، أو على خيط أو جدلة في حبل أو غزل. ويُستعمل غالبًا في التركيب للدلالة على عدد الطبقات أو الخيوط.

A noun referring to a strand or layer of material, such as yarn, rope, cloth, paper, or wood, often used in combination to indicate the number of layers or strands.

1. Strand or layerB2formal

   One of the strands twisted together to make yarn, rope, or thread; often used in combination.

   طاق أو طبقة

   • The rope is made of three plies twisted together.
   • This yarn is a two-ply thread, making it stronger.
   • The fabric is woven from multiple plies of silk.

   المرادفاتfoldlayerstrand

2. Layer of materialB2formal

   One of several layers of cloth, paper, or wood, as in plywood.

   طبقة

   • Plywood is made by gluing together several plies of wood veneer.
   • The paper towel has two plies for extra absorbency.
   • Each ply of the fabric adds to its durability.

   المرادفاتfoldlayersheetthickness

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مزاولة حرفة أو نشاط باستمرار أو على تقديم شيء ما (كطعام أو شراب) لشخص مرارًا وتكرارًا.

A verb used to indicate the act of working steadily at a trade or activity, or to repeatedly offer something (such as food or drink) to someone.

1. Provide or supplyB2formal

   To give something desired or needed, such as support, food, or sustenance.

   يزوّد

   • The host plied the guests with food and drink.
   • She plied her children with warm blankets on the cold night.
   • He plied the witness with questions during the trial.

   المرادفاتfurnishgiveprovidepurveysupply

2. Work diligentlyB2formal

   To apply oneself with steady effort to a task or occupation.

   العمل بجد

   • The carpenter plied his trade with great skill.
   • She plied her needle through the fabric for hours.
   • He plied the oars to row the boat across the lake.

   المرادفاتapplyexertlaborpracticepursuetoilwork

   الأضدادidlelazeloafshirkslack

3. Travel a route regularlyB2formal

   To travel a particular route or course on a regular basis.

   سلك طريقًا بانتظام

   • The ferry plies between the two islands daily.
   • Buses ply the main road every hour.
   • The ship plied the trade routes of the Mediterranean.

   المرادفاتcommutecovercrossgorunshuttletraveltraverse

4. Twist or weave togetherC1formal

   To join together by twisting, weaving, or molding strands or layers.

   يَجْدِل أو يَضْفِر

   • The rope was made by plying several strands of fiber together.
   • She plied the wool into a thick yarn.
   • The artisan plied the clay into a smooth pot.

   المرادفاتbraidentwineintertwineinterweaveknitplaittwinetwistweave

5. Wield vigorouslyC1formal

   To use a tool or weapon with force and energy.

   استخدام بعنف وقوة

   • The knight plied his sword against the enemy.
   • He plied the hammer with great strength.
   • She plied the axe to chop the wood.

   المرادفاتbrandishemployflourishswingusewield

6. Use diligentlyC1formal

   To use something with careful and persistent effort.

   الاستخدام باجتهاد

   • The scholar plied his books late into the night.
   • She plied her knowledge to solve the complex problem.
   • He plied his skills to complete the project on time.

   المرادفاتapplyemployexercisepracticeutilizewield