three-ply

Stacked in thirds

Three-ply describes something made of three layers or strands bonded or twisted together.

Three-ply toilet paper has three sheets for softness and strength.

Three-ply yarn consists of three strands twisted into one.

Three-ply plywood is built from three thin layers of wood glued with alternating grain directions.

tissue

toilet paper

Sanitary sheets on roll

absorbent · quilted · embossed · perforated · roll · dispenser · napkin · paper towel · disposable · sanitary

layered

laminated

Bonded between protective layers

multilayer · tiered · stacked · interleaved · sheets · laminar · bonded · fused · plies · layers

wood

plywood

Engineered layered wood panels

substrate · laminate · sheeting · cabinetry · furniture · woodworking · carpentry · construction · hardwood · joinery

yarn

wool

Sheared animal fiber

twisted · spun · fiber · thread · skein · worsted · cabled · plied · weaving · cordage

durability

strong

Having great physical power

tough · heavy-duty · tear-resistant · reinforced · reliable · long-lasting · durable · rugged · dependable · solid

Categories
Opposites
layer count/thickness

three-plysingle-ply

One thickness only

thin · unlaminated · flimsy · two-ply · lightweight

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G