Associations to the word «Ploy»

Wiktionary

PLOY, noun. A tactic, strategy, or gimmick.
PLOY, noun. (UK) (Scotland) (dialect) Sport; frolic.
PLOY, verb. (military) To form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision.

Dictionary definition

PLOY, noun. An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker.
PLOY, noun. A maneuver in a game or conversation.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada