ply

Length / number of characters: 3
Number of words: 1

Bent
To bend
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
A fold
one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
apply oneself diligently
travel a route regularly
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
wield vigorously
use diligently
To lay on closely, or in folds
To employ diligently
To practice or perform with diligence
To act, go, or work diligently and steadily
To work to windward

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