Plying: meaning, definitions and examples

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plying

 

[ plaษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jogando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‡เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spielen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grajฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Šใถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jouer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oynamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hraลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igrati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spila

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oynamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 '*pliwลnฤ…', 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.