Plank ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Plank ( noun )

1. A long, flat piece of timber or other material used in construction or as a bridge.
2. A piece of wood or other material used as a flooring or a platform.
3. A piece of wood or other material used as a support for exercise.

Origin:

Old english planca, from proto-germanic *plankaz.

Examples:

1. The workers used planks to build the scaffolding.
2. The bridge was made of planks of wood.
3. The floor of the shed was made of rough planks.
4. The plank exercise is a core-strengthening exercise that targets the abs, back and glutes.
5. The plank position is an isometric exercise that strengthens the core muscles.

(As a verb)

Plank ( verb )

1. A long, flat piece of timber or other material used in construction or as a bridge.
2. A piece of wood or other material used as a flooring or a platform.
3. A piece of wood or other material used as a support for exercise.

Origin:

Old english planca, from proto-germanic *plankaz.

Examples:

1. The workers used planks to build the scaffolding.
2. The bridge was made of planks of wood.
3. The floor of the shed was made of rough planks.
4. The plank exercise is a core-strengthening exercise that targets the abs, back and glutes.
5. The plank position is an isometric exercise that strengthens the core muscles.