ply -- (one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn")
ply -- ((usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood)
Overview of verb ply
The verb ply has 6 senses
provide, supply, ply, cater -- (give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests")