Meaning & use
plank
A long, flat, thick piece of sawn wood or similar material used in building or flooring.
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Workers laid wooden planks across the ditch to make a temporary bridge.
The old dock was built from thick planks that had weathered to gray.
A note on using this word
Plank is also a common fitness exercise and a verb meaning to place something down firmly, as in 'plank it on the table.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A core-strengthening exercise held in a straight, push-up-like position supported on the forearms and toes.
She held a plank for two minutes as part of her morning workout.
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