ply

US /plaɪ/
UK /plaɪ/
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1.

esercitare, manovrare

work with (a tool, especially one requiring skill)

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He continued to ply his trade as a carpenter.
Ha continuato a esercitare il suo mestiere di falegname.
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The weaver began to ply her shuttle.
La tessitrice iniziò a manovrare la sua navetta.
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rifornire, offrire

regularly supply (someone) with something

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The barman continued to ply him with drinks.
Il barista continuò a rifornirlo di bevande.
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She would ply her guests with food and wine.
Avrebbe rifornito i suoi ospiti di cibo e vino.
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navigare, percorrere

(of a boat or vehicle) travel regularly over a route, typically for commercial purposes

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Ferries ply between the islands.
I traghetti navigano tra le isole.
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Buses ply the main roads of the city.
Gli autobus percorrono le strade principali della città.
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strato, filo

a thickness or layer of a folded or laminated material

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The wood was made of three plies.
Il legno era fatto di tre strati.
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This rope has a two-ply construction.
Questa corda ha una costruzione a due strati.
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