释义 |
plying, vbl. n.|ˈplaɪɪŋ| [f. ply v.2 + -ing1.] The action of ply v.2, in various senses. attrib. plying-place, a place where a porter, hackney-carriage, or boat stands for hire (ply v. 9).
1766Entick London IV. 21 Paul's-wharf, a public plying-place for watermen and water-carriage. Ibid. 242 At the south extremity of Water-lane is the common plying-place and ferry. |