three-ply
Americanadjective
adjective
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having three layers or thicknesses
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(of knitting wool, etc) three-stranded
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( as noun )
the sweater was knitted in three-ply
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Etymology
Origin of three-ply
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Consequently, some manufacturers have begun pairing carbon steel with an aluminum core for more even heating, creating hybrid nonsticks with a three-ply construction similar to better stainless steel pans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Its move from a three-ply packet to a two-ply bag using thinner film from a net-zero carbon packaging producer, however, has worked well, said Ms Jones.
From BBC • May 16, 2023
A three-ply disposable mask worn alone comes in second place and a properly fitted KN-95 mask in third.
From Fox News • Feb. 4, 2022
Dr. Wen recommended donning at a minimum a three-ply surgical mask — the disposable variety widely sold by the boxful — but better still are the respirators, starting with the gold standard, the N95.
From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2022
And I presume to say that my good three-ply carpet that mother gave me when we was married is jest reddled with moths—if they're in that closet.
From The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X) by Wilder, Marshall Pinckney
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