plank
word
Definition
A plank is a long, flat piece of wood. It can also mean a type of exercise where you keep your body straight, supported by your arms and toes.
Usage & Nuances
'Plank' is commonly used for wood in construction and carpentry. In fitness, 'plank' describes a core-strengthening exercise. The exercise term is singular ('hold a plank'), while wooden planks are often plural ('three planks of wood'). Do not confuse with 'blank'.
Example Sentences
The workers carried a heavy plank to the site.
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Please put the plank on the table.
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He can hold a plank for two minutes.
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I found an old plank in the garage and used it as a shelf.
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My gym instructor always makes us do a one-minute plank at the end of class.
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We need a thicker plank if we want the bench to be sturdy.
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