ployed

ploy

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Definitions of ployed word

noun ployed a maneuver or stratagem, as in conversation, to gain the advantage. 1
verb with object ployed Military Archaic. to move (troops) from a line into a column. Compare deploy. 1
verb without object ployed Military Archaic. to move from a line into a column. 1

before 1475

One of the 25% oldest English words

1475-85; earlier ploye to bend < Middle French ployer (French plier) < Latin plicāre to fold, ply2; see deploy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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