Plank

/plæŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long, flat piece of timber, thicker than a board.

He used a plank of wood to build the bench by the garden.

A printed advertisement or notice.

The event was advertised on a plank in the town square.

A weak or clumsy person.

The coach called him a plank for not participating in the drills.

verb

To cover or floor with planks.

They plan to plank the entire porch for a more finished look.

Middle English, from Old French 'plance', from Latin 'planca'.

plank down

to lay something flat

plank it out

to write or discuss a plan in detail

to have a plank

to hold a specific stance or belief

planking

the act of lying face down in an unusual location, also a core strengthening exercise

plankton

small organisms drifting or floating in water

platform

a raised level surface

To deceive or trick someone

He totally planked me with that fake story.

A person who is dull or lacks excitement

Don't be such a plank; come to the party!