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gutter vs ply

ply vs gutter

gutter and ply both are nouns.

gutter and ply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gutter Yes No Yes No
ply Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ply is a hypernym of gutter; that is, ply is a word with a broader meaning than gutter:
  • gutter: provide with gutters
  • ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
Other hypernyms of gutter include cater, provide, supply.
gutter (noun) ply (noun)
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
a tool for gutting fish one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)
misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
gutter (verb) ply (verb)
provide with gutters give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
wear or cut gutters into use diligently
flow in small streams wield vigorously
burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently
Difference between gutter and ply

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