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planking

/ˈplæŋkɪŋ/

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verb

To cover something with planking.

Examples :

"to plank a floor or a ship"

material building

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verb

To bake (fish, etc.) on a piece of cedar lumber.

Examples :

"My dad loves planking salmon on the grill; the cedar gives it a wonderful smoky flavor. "

food utensil fish

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verb

To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash.

Examples :

"to plank money in a wager"

action business

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verb

To harden, as hat bodies, by felting.

Examples :

"The hat maker is planking the wool felt to make it stronger and hold its shape better. "

material industry

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verb

To splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing.

Examples :

"The spinner was carefully planking the short, uneven fibers of wool together to create a continuous strand before feeding it into the spinning wheel. "

technical process agriculture industry

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verb

To pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place.

Examples :

"Teenagers were planking on the school benches during lunch break, trying to get the most creative photo. "

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noun

A series of planks; a group of planks.

Examples :

"The construction crew unloaded the planking from the truck, ready to build the new deck. "

material structure group

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noun

The practice of lying face down with arms to the sides, in unusual public spaces, and taking photographs to record the act.

Examples :

"The school principal sent out a notice banning planking on school property after several students were caught doing it on the cafeteria tables. "

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