Plank: meaning, definitions and examples

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plank

 

[ plรฆล‹k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

exercise

A position in which the body is held straight and rigid, with the weight supported on the toes and forearms.

Synonyms

plank exercise, plank pose.

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Word Description / Examples
plank

When referring to a long, flat piece of timber or other material, typically used in construction or to walk on (like a wooden plank).

  • He used a thick plank to fix the broken floor.
  • The pirate ship had a plank that prisoners had to walk off.
plank pose

Typically used in the context of yoga when referring to a specific posture holding the body in a straight line, similar to a plank.

  • In her yoga class, they practiced the plank pose to build endurance.
  • He struggled to maintain the correct form for the plank pose.
plank exercise

When talking about a common core-strengthening exercise where one holds their body in a straight line, similar to a plank, parallel to the ground.

  • She does a plank exercise every morning to strengthen her core muscles.
  • The trainer included plank exercises in the workout routine.

Examples of usage

  • Do a plank for 1 minute.
  • Hold the plank position to strengthen your core muscles.
Context #2 | Noun

construction

A long, flat piece of timber, thicker than a board, used in building and flooring.

Synonyms

beam, board.

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plank

It usually refers to a long, flat piece of timber that is thicker than a board and is often used in construction or carpentry.

  • He walked carefully on the narrow plank.
  • The wooden planks were used to build the deck.
board

Often refers to a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material, like wood or plastic, used for various purposes, including building, creating signs, or as a surface for activities.

  • She wrote the notes on the whiteboard.
  • He bought a new cutting board for the kitchen.
beam

This word is used to describe a long, sturdy piece of wood or metal used in construction, especially one that supports the roof or floor of a building.

  • The workers installed a steel beam to support the ceiling.
  • The old cabin was held up by wooden beams.

Examples of usage

  • The floor was made of wooden planks.
  • They used planks to construct the new deck.

Translations

Translations of the word "plank" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรกbua

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเค–เคผเฅเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Planke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ papan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฟ (ใ„ใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท planche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tabla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prkno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deska

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ planki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐา›ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taxta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tabla

Etymology

The word 'plank' originated from the Old English word 'planc', which meant a flat piece of timber. It has been used for centuries in construction and shipbuilding. The exercise plank became popular in the fitness industry in the late 20th century, known for its effectiveness in strengthening the core muscles.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,923, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.