PLANK

Plank

A plank is a piece of timber that is flat, elongated and rectangular, with parallel faces, which are higher and longer than wide. Used primarily in carpentry; Planks are critical in the construction of ships, houses, bridges, and many other structures.

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plank

Noun

  1. A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
  2. A political issue that is of concern to a faction or a party of the people and the political position that is taken on that issue.
  3. Physical exercise in which one holds a pushup position for a measured length of time.
  4. A stupid person.
  5. That which supports or upholds.

Verb

  1. To cover something with planking.
    to plank a floor or a ship
  2. To bake (fish) on a piece of cedar lumber.
  3. To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash.
    to plank money in a wager
  4. To harden, as hat bodies, by felting.
  5. To splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing.
  6. To pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place.


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