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plank

/pl/&//N/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

    noun.substance

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A broad piece of sawed timber, differing from a board only in being thicker. See <u>Board</u>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. cover with planks

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The streets were planked.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise

    verb.contact

    Examples
    He planked the money on the table.
    He planked himself into the sofa.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. cook and serve on a plank

    verb.consumption

    Examples
    Planked vegetable.
    Planked shad.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To cover or lay with planks; as, to <i>plank</i> a floor or a ship.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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