to bend.-to lay on closely, or in folds; to work upon steadily, or with repeated acts; to press upon; to urge importunately; as, to ply one with questions, with solicitations, or with drink.-to employ diligently; to use steadily.-to practice or perform with diligence; to work at.-to bend; to yield.-to act, go, or work diligently and steadily; especially, to do something by repeated actions; to go back and forth; as, a steamer plies between certain ports.-to work to windward; to beat.-a fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord.-bent; turn; direction; bias.