plank in German
plank in German is Planke, Schwerpunkt — plank means a long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber.
plank in German
Planke
Schwerpunkt
(figurative) A political issue that is of concern to a faction or a party of the people and the political position that is taken on that issue.
What does "plank" mean?
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noun A long, flat, thick piece of sawn timber.
"He nailed a plank across the gap to make a bridge."
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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."
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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."
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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.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "plank" in German?
"plank" in German is Planke, Schwerpunkt. 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 German, "plank" is Planke, Schwerpunkt.
Are there other ways to say "plank" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "plank": Planke, Schwerpunkt.
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