plied
verbUK /plaɪd/
US /plaɪd/
Gave someone something over and over, or worked hard at something.
She plied the guests with snacks all evening.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Past tense of ply, meaning to use a tool or weapon steadily.
He plied the axe to chop the wood.
3. Past tense of ply, meaning to travel a route regularly.
The ferry plied the river every morning.
4. Past tense of ply, meaning to keep asking or urging someone.
They plied him with questions about the trip.