plying
/ˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To bend; to fold; to mould; to adapt, to modify; to change (a person's) mind, to cause (a person) to submit.
- To bend, to flex; to be bent by something, to give way or yield (to a force, etc.).
- To work at (something) diligently.
- To wield or use (a tool, a weapon, etc.) steadily or vigorously.
- To press upon; to urge persistently.
- To persist in offering something to, especially for the purpose of inducement or persuasion.
- To travel over (a route) regularly.
- To work diligently.
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