ply

US /plaɪ/
UK /plaɪ/
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1.

exercer, manejar

work with (a tool, especially one requiring skill)

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He continued to ply his trade as a carpenter.
Ele continuou a exercer seu ofício de carpinteiro.
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The weaver began to ply her shuttle.
A tecelã começou a manejar sua lançadeira.
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2.

fornecer, servir

regularly supply (someone) with something

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The barman continued to ply him with drinks.
O barman continuou a fornecê-lo com bebidas.
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She would ply her guests with food and wine.
Ela serviria seus convidados com comida e vinho.
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3.

trafegar, percorrer

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

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Ferries ply between the islands.
As balsas trafegam entre as ilhas.
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Buses ply the main roads of the city.
Ônibus percorrem as principais estradas da cidade.
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camada, fio

a thickness or layer of a folded or laminated material

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The wood was made of three plies.
A madeira era feita de três camadas.
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This rope has a two-ply construction.
Esta corda tem uma construção de duas camadas.
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