Finesentence logo

Plank: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ’ช
Add to dictionary

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

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

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.