Definition of planks Planks
/plΓ¦ΛΕks/ - [plangks] -
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What does planks mean?
Wiktionary 
- planks (Noun)
Plural of plank.
Part of speech
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NounPlural: planks |
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| plank - an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party | ||
| policy a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies" | ||
| plank - a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes | ||
| board | ||
| lumber, timber the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material | ||
| matchboard a board that has a groove cut into one edge and a tongue cut into the other so they fit tightly together (as in a floor) | ||
| skid an unexpected slide | ||
| strake, wale thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship | ||
| chipboard, hardboard a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin | ||
| deal the act of apportioning or distributing something; "the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions" | ||
| knot a sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and winters in the southern hemisphere | ||
Verb |
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| plank - cover with planks; "The streets were planked" | ||
| plank over | ||
| cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!" | ||
| plank - cook and serve on a plank; "Planked vegetable"; "Planked shad" | ||
| dish up, serve up, dish, dish out, serve make concave; shape like a dish | ||
| plank - set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise; "He planked the money on the table"; "He planked himself into the sofa" | ||
| flump, plonk, plop, plunk, plump down, plunk down, plump | ||
| place down, set down, put down cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place; "set down your bags here" | ||
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Wiktionary
- plank (Noun)
A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick. - plank (Noun)
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. - plank (Noun)
Physical exercise in which one holds a pushup position for a measured length of time. - plank (Noun)
A stupid person. - plank (Verb)
To cover something with planking. - plank (Verb)
To bake fish on a piece of cedar lumber. - plank (Verb)
To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash. - plank (Verb)
To harden, as hat bodies, by felting. - plank (Verb)
To splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing. - plank (Verb)
To pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary π
- plank (n.)
A broad piece of sawed timber, differing from a board only in being thicker. See Board. - plank (n.)
Fig.: That which supports or upholds, as a board does a swimmer. - plank (n.)
One of the separate articles in a declaration of the principles of a party or cause; as, a plank in the national platform. - plank (v. t.)
To cover or lay with planks; as, to plank a floor or a ship. - plank (v. t.)
To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash; as, to plank money in a wager. - plank (v. t.)
To harden, as hat bodies, by felting. - plank (v. t.)
To splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary π
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plank
plangk, n. a long piece of timber, thicker than a board: one of the principles or aims of an associated party.βv.t. to cover with planks.βn. Plankβ²ing, the act of laying planks: a series of planks: work made up of planks.βWalk the plank, to be compelled to walk along a plank projecting over the ship's edge into the sea. [L. planca, a board; cf. Plain, even.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book β΅
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plank
Thick boards, 18 feet long at least, from 1-1/2 to 4 inches thick, and 9 or 10 inches broad; of less dimensions, it is called board or deal (which see), the latter being 8 or 9 inches wide, by 14 feet long.
