Plying: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
plying
[ plaษชษชล ]
performing action
Plying refers to the act of working diligently or steadily at a particular task. It can also mean to offer something repeatedly, such as a service or an item. Additionally, in the context of crafts, plying often refers to the process of twisting fibers together to create yarn or rope. This term is commonly used in various professions, indicating a consistent application of effort or skill to achieve a result.
Synonyms
crafting, focusing, tending, working
Examples of usage
- She was plying her trade as a baker.
- He spent the afternoon plying the waters for fish.
- The artisan was plying the yarn to create a beautiful scarf.
Translations
Translations of the word "plying" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jogando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช spielen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bermain
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ grajฤ c
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใถ
๐ซ๐ท jouer
๐ช๐ธ jugando
๐น๐ท oynamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุนุจ
๐จ๐ฟ hrรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ hraลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ igrati
๐ฎ๐ธ spila
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oynamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ jugando
Etymology
The term 'plying' originates from the Middle English word 'plien', which derived from the Old English 'pliian', meaning to fold or to twist. The evolution of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*pliwลnฤ ', which means to fold or bend. Over time, 'plying' has developed various meanings in English, including the action of repeatedly offering something, as well as a method in textile creation where fibers are twisted together. Its usage in a broader context refers to the application of effort in different trades or activities, highlighting its versatility in the English language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,779, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19776 saddened
- 19777 trusteeship
- 19778 predisposing
- 19779 plying
- 19780 phonology
- 19781 petal
- 19782 replenished
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