plank
plank — noun
- planksingular
- planksplural
1. A rectangular board cut from timber, thicker than standard boards, used in const
A rectangular board cut from timber, thicker than standard boards, used in constructing floors, walls, and other building surfaces.
The workers carried long wooden planks across the muddy building site.
collocation: wooden planks
Dario used a thick plank to repair the broken floor in the kitchen.
A single plank came loose during the storm and hit the garden fence.
The carpenter cut the plank into three equal pieces for the bookshelf.
Walid nailed the planks side by side to make a simple worktable.
文法句型
plank + of + noun
用法筆記
The plural form 'planks' is most common when referring to an entire floor or deck surface made of multiple boards.
常見錯誤
2. An important principle or goal that forms a central part of a political party's,
An important principle or goal that forms a central part of a political party's, government's, or organization's stated policy.
Education reform was a key plank in the mayor's election campaign.
collocation: key plank in
The party's main plank focused on creating more jobs for young people.
Environmental protection became a central plank of the new government's agenda.
Each candidate presented a plank about improving public healthcare services.
The committee argued for hours over the tax plank of the proposed policy.
- principle
A fundamental belief guiding action; more abstract than 'plank', which refers to a specific stated goal.
- tenet
A core belief of an organization; 'tenet' is more formal and refers to a belief, while 'plank' refers to a policy item.
- policy point
A specific item within a larger policy document; more neutral than 'plank', which implies importance.
文法句型
plank + of + noun phrase
key / central / main + plank
用法筆記
Frequently used with adjectives like 'central', 'key', 'main', or 'important'. The image is of a platform (as in a political platform) made of individual planks.
常見錯誤
3. An exercise that builds core strength by holding the body straight and lifted of
An exercise that builds core strength by holding the body straight and lifted off the floor, with only the lower arms and the balls of the feet making contact with the ground.
The trainer asked everyone to hold the plank for thirty seconds.
hold + the + plank + for + time period
Eshe could hold a plank for almost two minutes without shaking.
Doing a plank every day helps strengthen your back and stomach muscles.
The coach showed the class how to keep their back straight during a plank.
Reuben added planks to his morning workout routine last month.
- core hold
A broader term for any exercise where the core muscles keep the body stable; 'plank' is the most common type.
文法句型
do / hold + a / the + plank
用法筆記
Often used with 'hold' (static version) or 'do' (general practice). The side plank variation targets the oblique muscles.
常見錯誤
plank — verb
- plankpresent simple I / you / we / they
- planks3rd person singular
- planking-ing form
- plankedpast simple
1. To cover or build a surface, such as a floor, wall, or deck, by attaching long f
To cover or build a surface, such as a floor, wall, or deck, by attaching long flat pieces of wood.
The workers planked the walls of the old barn to keep out the wind.
Lukas planked the ceiling of the cabin with strips of pine wood.
planked + object + with + material
The team planked the damaged deck before the winter storms arrived.
Mizuki helped her father plank the floor of the new treehouse.
The old kitchen floor had been planked with oak over fifty years ago.
文法句型
plank + object + with + material
be + planked + with
用法筆記
Less common in everyday speech; 'board up' or 'cover with boards' is more frequent in casual conversation. This sense appears mainly in construction and restoration writing.
常見錯誤
2. To put or throw something down onto a surface with force, often making a loud no
To put or throw something down onto a surface with force, often making a loud noise.
Constanza planked her heavy suitcase on the hotel room floor.
planked + object + on + surface
The waiter planked the hot dish down in front of the customer.
Hamza planked the stack of books on the desk with a loud thud.
The delivery driver planked the package on the doorstep and rang the bell.
Adina planked the iron pan onto the stove with a sharp clang.
- set down gently
The opposite of putting something down with force.
文法句型
plank + object + down + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
Informal and somewhat old-fashioned in British English. More common in American English. Often implies a certain carelessness or impatience on the part of the actor.
3. To cook food, especially fish, meat, or vegetables, by placing it on a wooden bo
To cook food, especially fish, meat, or vegetables, by placing it on a wooden board and grilling or baking it so that the food absorbs a smoky flavour from the wood.
The restaurant planked the salmon and served it with lemon and herbs.
Ravindra learned how to plank trout from his grandmother's recipe book.
plank + fish type
The chef planked the beef with roasted vegetables for a special dinner.
The chef planked the chicken on a cedar board and grilled it slowly.
The cooking class taught everyone how to plank fish for a smoky taste.
- grill on a board
A descriptive phrase rather than a single verb; 'plank' is the specific cooking technique.
文法句型
plank + object
be + planked + on + board
用法筆記
Most common in American cooking contexts, especially with salmon on cedar planks. The board is often soaked in water first to prevent burning.