plank meaning and definition

PLANK noun

Definition of plank (noun)

1. a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
   • synonyms: board
2. an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party

PLANK verb

Definition of plank (verb)

1. cover with planks
   • "The streets were planked"
   • synonyms: plank over
2. set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
   • "He planked the money on the table"; "He planked himself into the sofa"
   • synonyms: flump, plonk, plop, plump, plump down, plunk, plunk down
3. cook and serve on a plank
   • "Planked vegetable"; "Planked shad"