dish out vs ply

dish out is not a noun while ply is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dish out	No	No	Yes	No
ply	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, ply is a hypernym of dish out; that is, ply is a word with a broader meaning than dish out:

Other hypernyms of dish out include cater, provide, supply.

dish out (noun)	ply (noun)
	(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
	one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination

dish out (verb)	ply (verb)
provide (usually but not necessarily food)	give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
administer or bestow, as in small portions	use diligently
	wield vigorously
	join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
	travel a route regularly
	apply oneself diligently