plank

plank
1. noun /plæŋk,pleɪŋk,plæŋk/
a) A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
b) 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.
2. verb /plæŋk,pleɪŋk,plæŋk/
a) To cover something with planking.

The woman, known as Claudia, fell from a 2m wall after earlier demonstrating the wrong way to plank on a small stool while holding a bottle of wine. A friend said some guests had not heard of planking and Claudia was demonstrating how ridiculous it was.

b) To bake (fish) on a piece of cedar lumber.

Perth man Simon Carville became an internet sensation after he was photographed planking naked in the arms of famous Perth statue the Eliza.


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  • Plank — Plank, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Planked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Planking}.] 1. To cover or lay with planks; as, to plank a floor or a ship. Planked with pine. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash; as, to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • plank — ► NOUN 1) a long, flat piece of timber, used in flooring. 2) a fundamental part of a political or other programme. ● walk the plank Cf. ↑walk the plank DERIVATIVES planked adjective. ORI …   English terms dictionary

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