plank

²plank

verb

Definition of PLANK

transitive verb

1

: to cover, build, or floor with planks

2

: to set down forcefully —usually used with down

3

: to cook and serve on a board <planked salmon> <planked steak>

Examples of PLANK

1. <planked the carton down on the counter and left>

First Known Use of PLANK

15th century

Related to PLANK

Synonyms: flump, flop, plop, plump, plunk (or plonk)

Related Words: fling, heave, sling, toss; ensconce, install, plant, settle

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