noun🔗ShareDie BohleA long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick."The carpenter used a thick plank of wood to reinforce the porch floor. "Der Zimmermann benutzte eine dicke Bohle, um den Boden der Veranda zu verstärken.materialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolitisches Anliegen, PunktA 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."Germanization was a central plank of German conservative thinking in the 19th and 20th centuries."Die Germanisierung war ein zentraler Punkt des deutschen konservativen Denkens im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert.politicsgovernmentpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlank, UnterarmstützPhysical exercise in which one holds a pushup position for a measured length of time."To improve his core strength, David practiced planks every day. "Um seine Rumpfmuskulatur zu stärken, machte David jeden Tag Unterarmstütz.sportbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDummkopf, IdiotA stupid person, idiot.""Don't be such a plank; you put the milk in the cupboard, not the fridge!" "Sei doch kein Dummkopf; du hast die Milch in den Schrank gestellt, nicht in den Kühlschrank!personcharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrett, DieleThat which supports or upholds."The promise to always be there for each other was a vital plank in their strong friendship. "Das Versprechen, immer füreinander da zu sein, war eine wichtige Diele in ihrer starken Freundschaft.structurematerialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Brettern bedeckenTo cover something with planking."to plank a floor or a ship"Einen Boden oder ein Schiff mit Brettern bedecken.materialbuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf einem Zedernholzbrett backenTo bake (fish, etc.) on a piece of cedar lumber."The chef planned to plank the salmon for the family dinner. "Der Koch plante, den Lachs für das Familienessen auf einem Zedernholzbrett zu backen.foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuflegen, hinlegen, setzenTo lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash."to plank money in a wager"Geld bei einer Wette einsetzen.businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerfilzenTo harden, as hat bodies, by felting."The tailor carefully plank the wool felt hat bodies to give them a firm shape. "Der Schneider verfilzte sorgfältig die Wollfilzhutkörper, um ihnen eine feste Form zu geben.materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDie Enden von Wollfasern spleißenTo splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing."The fiber artist needed long, continuous strands of wool, so she had to carefully plank the short slivers together before spinning. "Die Faserkünstlerin brauchte lange, durchgehende Wollstränge, also musste sie die kurzen Fasern sorgfältig spleißen, bevor sie sie verspinnen konnte.technicalprocessworkagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich plankenTo pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place."During their school trip, the students decided to plank on the statue in the park, hoping to get a funny picture. "Während ihres Schulausflugs beschlossen die Schüler, sich auf der Statue im Park zu planken, in der Hoffnung, ein lustiges Foto zu bekommen.entertainmentculturestyleactionmediabodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
