Plying
/ˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts6 letters
Definition of Plying
verb
verb
- To work at (something) diligently.
"He plied his trade as carpenter for forty-three years."
- To wield or use (a tool, a weapon, etc.) steadily or vigorously.
"He plied his ax with bloody results."
- To press upon; to urge persistently.
"to ply someone with questions or solicitations"
- To persist in offering something to, especially for the purpose of inducement or persuasion.
"to ply someone with drink"
- To travel over (a route) regularly.
"The steamer plies between several ports on the coast."