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Meaning
Noun
●
A long,
broad
and
thick
piece
of
timber
,
as opposed to
a board
which is less
thick
.
●
A political
issue
that is of
concern
to a
faction
or a
party
of the people and the political
position
that is
taken on
that
issue
.
●
Physical
exercise
in
which one
holds
a
pushup
position
for a
measured
length
of time.
●
In British English:
A
stupid
person, idiot.
●
That which
supports
or upholds.
Verb
●
To
cover
something with planking.
●
To
bake
(fish, etc.) on a
piece
of
cedar
lumber.
●
To
lay down
, as on a
plank
or
table
; to
stake
or
pay
cash.
●
To
harden
, as
hat
bodies
, by felting.
●
To
splice
together the
ends
of
slivers
of
wool
, for
subsequent
drawing.
●
To
pose
for a
photograph
while
lying
rigid
,
face down
,
arms
at
side
, in an
unusual
place.
Name
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
plank
English
planke
Anglo-Norman
Sourced from
Etym
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