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To bend. |
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To lay on closely, or in folds; to work upon steadily, or
with repeated acts; to press upon; to urge importunately; as, to ply
one with questions, with solicitations, or with drink. |
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To employ diligently; to use steadily. |
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To practice or perform with diligence; to work at. |
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To bend; to yield. |
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To act, go, or work diligently and steadily; especially, to
do something by repeated actions; to go back and forth; as, a steamer
plies between certain ports. |
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To work to windward; to beat. |
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A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord. |
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Bent; turn; direction; bias. |