Ply ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ply ( noun )

A layer of material, typically a sheet or a thickness of fabric, that has been added to or formed into a composite material.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word 'pliġe' meaning 'layer'.

Examples:

1. The plywood is made from alternating layers of wood that are glued together.
2. The carpet is made from a two-ply yarn that is soft and durable.
3. She used a three-ply thread to sew the buttons onto the shirt.
4. He used a single ply of cloth to make the flags for the parade.
5. The ply of the veneer was carefully selected to match the grain of the wood.

(As a verb)

Ply ( verb )

A layer of material, typically a sheet or a thickness of fabric, that has been added to or formed into a composite material.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word 'pliġe' meaning 'layer'.

Examples:

1. The plywood is made from alternating layers of wood that are glued together.
2. The carpet is made from a two-ply yarn that is soft and durable.
3. She used a three-ply thread to sew the buttons onto the shirt.
4. He used a single ply of cloth to make the flags for the parade.
5. The ply of the veneer was carefully selected to match the grain of the wood.