plank

noun
UK: /plæŋk/
US: /plæŋk/

  1. A long, flat piece of wood that is used for making floors or other structures.

    1. I stepped on a plank to cross the small stream.
    2. The old wooden fence was made of several planks nailed together providing security.

  2. A basic idea or policy; one of the points in a political program.

    1. His main plank was to reduce taxes.
    2. Environmental protection is a key plank of the party's political platform.

  3. A physical exercise performed by holding the body in a straight line from head to heels while resting on forearms and toes.

    1. She does a plank every morning to strengthen her core.
    2. Holding the plank for a minute is a great test of abdominal endurance for athletes.

Synonyms

board lumber timber principle policy exercise
plank transitive-verb

  1. To cover or furnish with planks.

    1. We need to plank the floor before winter.
    2. They decided to plank the walls to give the room a rustic feel, making it warmer.

  2. To set down firmly or emphatically.

    1. He planked the papers down on the table.
    2. She planked herself down in the chair after a long day and started to read.
plank intransitive-verb

  1. To hold the body in a plank position as an exercise.

    1. I plank every day for a strong core.
    2. She tries to plank for at least 30 seconds, as part of her fitness routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plank" in English means: A long, flat piece of wood that is used for making floors or other structures., A basic idea or policy; one of the points in a political program., A physical exercise performed by holding the body in a straight line from head to heels while resting on forearms and toes..

The phonetic transcription of "plank" is /plæŋk/ in British English and /plæŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plank": board, lumber, timber, principle, policy, exercise.

Example usage of "plank": "I stepped on a plank to cross the small stream.". More examples on the page.