planking

noun

plank·​ing ˈplaŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce planking (audio)
Synonyms of plankingnext
1
: the act or process of covering or fitting with planks
2
: a quantity of planks

Examples of planking in a Sentence

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Use cedar planking Every inch counts in this narrow row house. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 Five minutes of straight planking probably sounds intense, but this routine incorporates a different variation every 30 seconds, which lessens the intimidation factor and also gives certain muscles a breather while others take on more work. Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026 As a result, regular planking can help with everything from everyday activities to sports performance, said Or Artzi, CPT, a lead group fitness instructor at Equinox and creator of the fitness platform Orriors. Danielle Zickl, Health, 30 Oct. 2025 In another instance, the museum spotlights a story about an unplanned sinking of the Orca, when a production boat that was pulling the onscreen boat went too fast and yanked out the Orca’s planking. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for planking

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of planking was in the 15th century

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“Planking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planking. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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