Phrase Hound found 8 phrases and 37 compound words that contain ply. The most common are listed below. Open ply in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 8
- two-plyConsisting of two layers or two strands.
- three-plyHaving three strands or layers
- bias-plySynonym of cross-ply: Having a carcass constructed from layers of cords placed diagonally across one other; contrasted with radial construction.
- cross-plyHaving a carcass constructed from layers of cords placed diagonally across one other; contrasted with radial construction.
- multi-plyAlternative form of multiply (“composed of several plies or layers”).
- single-ply membraneRoofing membranes that are field applied using just one layer of membrane material (either homogeneous or composite rather than multiple layers.
- single-ply membranesplural of single-ply membrane: Roofing membranes that are field applied using just one layer of membrane material (either homogeneous or composite rather than multiple layers.
- single-ply roofA roof system in which the principal roof covering is a single layer of flexible membrane often thermoset or thermoplastic.
Compound words 37
- multiplyTo increase the amount, degree or number of (something).
- plycountThe total number of moves in a game, counting each player's move as 1.
- overplyTo ply to excess; to exert with too much vigour; to overwork.
- plyboardA material made from wooden boards glued together.
- plyscraperA skyscraper made (at least partly) of wood; a mass timber building.
- pliestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of ply
- supplyTo provide (something), to make (something) available for use.
- complyTo yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.
- plywoodConstruction material supplied in sheets, and made of three or more layers of wood veneer glued together, laid up with alternating layers having their grain perpendicular to each other.
- cheaplyIn a cheap manner; without expending much money.