plank (n.)

  1. a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

    [ Syn: board ]

  2. an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party

    plank (v.)

  1. cover with planks; The streets were planked

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: flump , plonk , plop , plunk , plump down , plunk down , plump ]

  3. cook and serve on a plank; Planked vegetable; Planked shad'

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