plank
9 synonyms for plank, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber.
“He nailed a plank across the gap to make a bridge.”
How to use plank
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wooden plank
hold a plank
party plank
walk the plank
Etymology
From Old French planke, ultimately from Latin phalanga, itself borrowed from Greek phalanx — the same root that gives us "phalanx."
Full origin of plank →Frequently asked questions
What does “plank” mean?
The word “plank” means a long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber. In plain terms, a thick wooden board; also a core-strengthening exercise, and a policy point in politics.
How do you pronounce “plank”?
“Plank” is pronounced PLANGK (/ˈplæŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “plank” in a sentence?
Here is “plank” used in a sentence: “He nailed a plank across the gap to make a bridge.”
What part of speech is “plank”?
Depending on how it is used, “plank” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “plank” come from?
The word “plank” comes from Latin. From Old French planke, ultimately from Latin phalanga, itself borrowed from Greek phalanx — the same root that gives us "phalanx.".
Is “plank” a common word?
“Plank” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “plank” have?
“Plank” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber.
