ply ply /ˈplaɪ/

noun

1. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth, paper or wood as in plywood  ( ply )
   (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth, paper or wood as in plywood
   
2. One of the strands twisted together to make yarn, rope or thread; often used in combination  ( ply )
   one of the strands twisted together to make yarn, rope or thread; often used in combination
    Three-ply cord
   three-ply cord
    Four-ply yarn
   four-ply yarn
   
   

verb

1. () Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance  ( ply , supply , cater , provide )
   give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
    The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
   The hostess provided lunch for all the guests
   
2. Use diligently  ( ply )
   use diligently
    Ply your wits!
   ply your wits!
   
3. Wield vigorously  ( ply )
   wield vigorously
    Ply an axe
   ply an axe
   
4. Join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding  ( ply )
   join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
    Ply fabric
   ply fabric
   
5. Travel a route regularly  ( ply , run )
   travel a route regularly
    Ships ply the waters near the coast
   Ships ply the waters near the coast
   
6. Apply oneself diligently  ( ply )
   apply oneself diligently
    Ply one's trade
   Ply one's trade
   

 five-hitter five-hitter /faɪvˈhɪtər/

noun

1. A game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 5 hits  ( 5-hitter , five-hitter )
   a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 5 hits
   
   

 wearing apparel wearing apparel /ˈwɛərɪŋ əˈpærəl/

noun

1. Clothing in general  ( apparel , dress , wearing apparel , clothes , toggery [Informal] )
   clothing in general
    She was refined in her choice of apparel
   she was refined in her choice of apparel
    He always bought his clothes at the same store
   he always bought his clothes at the same store
    Fastidious about his dress
   fastidious about his dress
   
   

 caoutchouc caoutchouc /kəʊˈuːtʃuːk/

noun

1. An elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products  ( caoutchouc , gum elastic , India rubber , natural rubber , rubber )
   an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
    The soles of these shoes are made of durable rubber.
   The soles of these shoes are made of durable rubber.