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plank in French

plank in French is planche, gainage — plank means a long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber.

plank in French

planche
noun
gainage
noun
Physical exercise in which one holds a pushup position for a measured length of time.

What does "plank" mean?

  1. noun A long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber.
    "He nailed a plank across the gap to make a bridge."
  2. noun A specific policy or issue that forms part of a political party's platform.
    "Tax reform was a key plank of her election campaign."
  3. noun An exercise in which a person holds a rigid, face-down position supported on the forearms and toes.
    "He held a plank for two minutes straight to strengthen his core."
  4. verb To lie face down, rigid, arms at the sides, in an unusual or incongruous location, typically for a photo.
    "They planked on the office desks as a joke for the photo."

plank in a sentence

  • He nailed a plank across the gap to make a bridge.
  • The old jetty was built from weathered wooden planks.
  • Tax reform was a key plank of her election campaign.
  • He held a plank for two minutes straight to strengthen his core.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "plank" in French?

"plank" in French is planche, gainage. plank means: A long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber.

How do you use "plank" in a sentence?

Example: "He nailed a plank across the gap to make a bridge." In French, "plank" is planche, gainage.

Are there other ways to say "plank" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "plank": planche, gainage.

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