Definition of plank
1a : a heavy thick board; especially : one 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) thick and at least 8 inches (20 centimeters) wideb : an object made of a plank or plankingc : plankingd : an exercise in which a prone person balances on the toes and forearms while holding the rest of the body up and off the ground Do two to three sets of these moves two days a week: push-ups (work up to 25) to build chest, shoulder and triceps strength; plank (support your body on your forearms and toes for up to 60 seconds) to build ab and back strength … — Selene Yeager Start with basic moves like sit-ups, planks, and lunges … — Oprah Magazine
2a : an article in the platform of a political partyb : a principal item of a policy or program
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Examples of plank in a Sentence
Before the convention, there was debate over the foreign policy and economic planks.
Origin and Etymology of plank
Middle English, from Anglo-French plaunke, planche, from Latin planca
First Known Use: 13th century
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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 in a Sentence
planked the carton down on the counter and left
15th Century
First Known Use of plank
15th century
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playDefinition of plank for English Language Learners
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: a long, thick board that is used especially in building something
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: one of the official beliefs and goals of an organization (such as a political party)
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