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ply in Spanish

ply in Spanish is capa, chapa, hebra — ply means to work steadily at something, or use a tool with regular effort.

ply in Spanish

capa
noun
A layer of material.
chapa
noun
A layer of material.
hebra
noun
A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up rope or yarn.
hilo
noun
A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up rope or yarn.
cordón
noun
A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up rope or yarn.

What does "ply" mean?

  1. verb To work steadily at something, or use a tool with regular effort.
    "The fisherman plied his trade along the coast for forty years."
  2. verb To keep offering someone something persistently.
    "They plied the guests with food and wine all evening."
  3. verb To travel regularly along a particular route.
    "The ferry plies between the island and the mainland daily."
  4. noun A single layer or strand, as in wood, rope, or yarn.
    "The tissue was made of three-ply paper."
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ply in a sentence

  • The fisherman plied his trade along the coast for forty years.
  • She plied her needle skilfully as she mended the shirt.
  • They plied the guests with food and wine all evening.
  • The ferry plies between the island and the mainland daily.

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What is "ply" in Spanish?

"ply" in Spanish is capa, chapa, hebra. ply means: To work steadily at something, or use a tool with regular effort.

How do you use "ply" in a sentence?

Example: "The fisherman plied his trade along the coast for forty years." In Spanish, "ply" is capa, chapa, hebra.

Are there other ways to say "ply" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "ply": capa, chapa, hebra, hilo, cordón.

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