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planks

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɫæŋks// UK //plˈæŋks// planks

n. long, flat, and thick pieces of wood. You use them to build things like floors, fences, or tables.

n. long, flat, rectangular pieces of timber or other sturdy material. Often used in construction or for flooring.


SIMPLE

We need several more planks to finish the wooden deck.

CONTEXTUAL

The carpenter carefully measured each of the oak planks before cutting them to fit the new floor frame.

COMPLEX

The old bridge consisted of weathered planks that creaked under the weight of the heavy cart, suggesting the wood had begun to rot from years of exposure to the river's humidity.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'plank'; refers to multiple units of timber.

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