plank
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a long, flat, thick piece of wood used for building things like floors or fences.
n.a long, broad, and thick piece of timber, typically sturdier than a standard board.
Simple“The workers laid down heavy wooden planks to create a temporary path across the mud.”
In context“The carpenter selected seasoned oak planks for the flooring to ensure the surface would not warp over time.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an exercise where you hold your body straight and still while balancing on your hands or arms.
n.an isometric core strength exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up for the maximum possible time.
Simple“She held a plank for two minutes as part of her morning workout.”
In context“Incorporating a three-minute plank into your daily routine can significantly improve core stability and posture.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.one of the main points or ideas in a political party's plan.
n.a fundamental component of a political platform or a specific policy within a party's programme.
Simple“Improving the healthcare system was a central plank of their election campaign.”
In context“The proposed tax reform served as the primary plank of the opposition's economic strategy during the televised debate.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.a person who is very silly or not very smart.
n.a slang term for a person perceived as stupid or dim-witted.
Simple“He forgot his keys for the third time this week—what a plank.”
In context“I felt like a total plank when I realized I had been arguing against a point that everyone else had already agreed on.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
v.to lie flat and stiff like a board in a strange place for a photo.
v.to perform the act of lying face down with a stiff body in an unusual or public location as a stunt.
Simple“A few years ago, it was a popular trend to plank on top of famous statues.”
In context“The fad of planking in precarious locations eventually faded after several high-profile incidents involving public safety.”