three ply
alternative spelling of three-ply
/θriː plaɪ/
noun
- A material or product made of three layers or strands, such as yarn, wood, or paper.
- For the camping trip, we packed three-ply of tissue because it's more durable.
- This yarn is a three-ply, so it's good for knitting thick sweaters.
- The carpenter chose a three-ply for the cabinet doors.
adjective
- Made of three layers or strands twisted or woven together.
- He used three-ply plywood for the shelf to ensure it wouldn't sag.
- The three-ply toilet paper is softer and stronger than single-ply.
- She bought three-ply yarn for the scarf to make it extra warm.
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