Definition of ply

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Ply (v.) Bent; turn; direction; bias.

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Quadruple :: Quadruple (v. t.) To multiply by four; to increase fourfold; to double; to double twice.
Husband :: Husband (v. t.) To direct and manage with frugality; to use or employ to good purpose and the best advantage; to spend, apply, or use, with economy..
Pollinate :: Pollinate (v. t.) To apply pollen to (a stigma).
Repartee :: Repartee (n.) A smart, ready, and witty reply..
Set :: Set (v. i.) To apply one's self; to undertake earnestly; -- now followed by out.
Complying :: Complying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Compl.
Well-read :: Well-read (a.) Of extensive reading; deeply versed; -- often followed by in.
Inflict :: Inflict (v. t.) To give, cause, or produce by striking, or as if by striking; to apply forcibly; to lay or impose; to send; to cause to bear, feel, or suffer; as, to inflict blows; to inflict a wound with a dagger; to inflict severe pain by ingratitude; to inflict punishment on an offender; to inflict the penalty of death on a criminal..
Profusion :: Profusion (n.) Abundance; exuberant plenty; lavish supply; as, a profusion of commodities..
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Multiply :: Multiply (v. i.) To become greater in number; to become numerous.
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Immersion :: Immersion (n.) The state of being overhelmed or deeply absorbed; deep engagedness.
Surrebuter :: Surrebut (v. i.) To reply, as a plaintiff to a defendant's rebutter..
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