nounπShareA long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick."The old wooden bridge was built with thick planks that could support the weight of a car. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePhysical exercise in which one holds a pushup position for a measured length of time."To improve their core strength, the students practiced planks every day after school. "bodysportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stupid person, idiot.""Don't be such planks; the exam is tomorrow, and you haven't even started studying!" "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which supports or upholds.""Honesty and hard work are the main planks of her success." "materialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover something with planking."to plank a floor or a ship"materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bake (fish, etc.) on a piece of cedar lumber."My dad likes to plank salmon on cedar wood for our family barbecue. "foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash."to plank money in a wager"businessbetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo harden, as hat bodies, by felting."The hat maker uses steam and pressure to plank the felt bodies, shaping and hardening them into durable hats. "materialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing."The fiber artist carefully planks the delicate wool slivers together to create a continuous strand for spinning. "materialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place."During their vacation, they tried to plank on famous landmarks to create funny travel photos. "entertainmentstyleactionsportculturemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading