plank

noun
UK /plæŋk/
US /plæŋk/

A plank is a long, flat piece of wood.

The pirate walked the plank into the sea.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A main principle in a political party's list of goals.

Lower taxes were a key plank in the candidate's platform.

3. An exercise where you hold your body straight on your forearms and toes.

She held a plank for two minutes at the gym.

4. To put boards down to cover a floor or surface.

They planked the porch before painting it.