Background for plying

plying

/ˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/

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verb

To bend; to fold; to mould; to adapt, to modify; to change (a person's) mind, to cause (a person) to submit.

Examples :

"The lawyer was plying the witness with persuasive questions, hoping to change his testimony. "

action mind communication

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verb

To bend, to flex; to be bent by something, to give way or yield (to a force, etc.).

Examples :

"The young tree was plying in the wind, bending almost to the ground but not breaking. "

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verb

To work at (something) diligently.

Examples :

"He plied his trade as carpenter for forty-three years."

work job action business

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verb

To wield or use (a tool, a weapon, etc.) steadily or vigorously.

Examples :

"He plied his ax with bloody results."

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verb

To press upon; to urge persistently.

Examples :

"to ply someone with questions or solicitations"

action attitude communication

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verb

To persist in offering something to, especially for the purpose of inducement or persuasion.

Examples :

"to ply someone with drink"

action business communication

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verb

To travel over (a route) regularly.

Examples :

"The steamer plies between several ports on the coast."

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verb

To work diligently.

Examples :

"The student was plying his trade diligently, studying hard for the upcoming exam. "

work job action business

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verb

To manoeuvre a sailing vessel so that the direction of the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to work to windward, to beat, to tack.

Examples :

"The small sailboat was plying against the strong headwind, slowly making its way up the lake. "

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