ply vs wield

ply is a noun but wield is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ply	Yes	No	Yes	No
wield	No	No	Yes	No

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

Other hypernyms of ply include handle, manage.

ply (noun)	wield (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

ply (verb)	wield (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance	handle effectively
use diligently	have and exercise
wield vigorously
join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
travel a route regularly
apply oneself diligently