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• Nom désignant un fil ou une couche de matériau tel que la laine, la corde, le tissu, le papier ou le bois, souvent utilisé en combinaison pour indiquer le nombre de couches ou de fils.

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.

   Brin ou couche

   • 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.

   Synonymesfoldlayerstrand

2. Layer of materialB2formal

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

   pli (couche de matériau)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfoldlayersheetthickness

• Verbe désignant l'action de travailler assidûment à un métier ou une activité, ou d'offrir quelque chose (comme de la nourriture ou des boissons) à quelqu'un de manière répétée et pressante.

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.

   fournir

   • 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.

   Synonymesfurnishgiveprovidepurveysupply

2. Work diligentlyB2formal

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

   S'appliquer assidûment

   • 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.

   Synonymesapplyexertlaborpracticepursuetoilwork

   Antonymesidlelazeloafshirkslack

3. Travel a route regularlyB2formal

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

   parcourir régulièrement

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

   Synonymescommutecovercrossgorunshuttletraveltraverse

4. Twist or weave togetherC1formal

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

   tordre et entrelacer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbraidentwineintertwineinterweaveknitplaittwinetwistweave

5. Wield vigorouslyC1formal

   To use a tool or weapon with force and energy.

   manier vigoureusement

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

   Synonymesbrandishemployflourishswingusewield

6. Use diligentlyC1formal

   To use something with careful and persistent effort.

   Employer avec diligence

   • 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.

   Synonymesapplyemployexercisepracticeutilizewield