Meaning of the word plank in English

What does plank mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plank

US /plæŋk/

UK /plæŋk/

a long, thin, flat piece of timber, used especially in building and flooring

Example:

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The carpenter cut a long plank for the new deck.

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They walked the plank to board the ship.

Synonym:

board timber beam slab panel

a fundamental point of a political or other program

Example:

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One of the main planks of his campaign was tax reform.

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The party's platform included several new planks on environmental protection.

Synonym:

principle policy item article tenet

to lay, cover, or support with planks

Example:

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They decided to plank the floor with oak.

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The workers will plank the bridge next week.

Synonym:

board floor deck cover

to perform the plank exercise

Example:

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She can plank for over five minutes.

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Let's plank for a minute to strengthen our core.

Related Word:

(as) thick as two short planks