ply1, s.1aFilleadh m. bSraith f. Five-ply wood, adhmad m cúigshrathach. 2Cor m, dual m (rópa, etc.). Three-ply wool, (snáth olla) trí dhual.
ply2 .1v.tr. aOibrím. To ply the oars, na maidí rámha a oibriú. To ply the needle, an tsnáthaid a oibriú. To ply a trade, a bheith le ceird. bTo ply s.o. with questions, ceisteanna a raideadh chun duine, a choimeád le duine. To ply s.o. with drink, ól a thathaint, a sháirsinniú, ar dhuine. 2v.i. a(Of bus) Téann, déanann turas. bCar plying for hire, carr m le fostú.