noun
plying
PLEYE-ihng
Plying (noun) means the arrangement of strands or layers twisted or woven together. Example: “The yarn's plying gives it extra strength.”
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The arrangement of strands or layers twisted or woven together.
"The yarn's plying gives it extra strength."
How to use plying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe way strands are twisted together into a single thread or rope.
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- Plural
- plyings
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The yarn's _____ gives it extra strength.
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What does “plying” mean?
The word “plying” means the arrangement of strands or layers twisted or woven together. In plain terms, the way strands are twisted together into a single thread or rope.
How do you pronounce “plying”?
“Plying” is pronounced PLEYE-ihng (/ˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “plying” in a sentence?
Here is “plying” used in a sentence: “The yarn's plying gives it extra strength.”
What part of speech is “plying”?
“Plying” is a noun.
