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Definition of planking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fitness exerciseexercise involving holding a body position similar to a push-up
- She included planking in her daily workout routine to strengthen her core..
2.
constructionboards collectively used in construction
- The carpenter ordered more planking for the deck project..
3.
- Planking became a viral trend online.
Adjective
1.
materialmade of planks
- The planking floor creaked under our feet.
2.
- He was known for his planking antics in public.
Images of planking
exercise involving holding a body position similar to a push-up 
boards collectively used in construction
Origin of planking
Dutch, planken (planks)
Examples of planking in a sentence
Planking helps improve posture and balance. The planking was delivered to the site. They inspected the planking for any defects. He posted a picture of himself planking on a park bench. Planking in unusual places became a popular challenge. The planking walls gave the room a rustic feel.
They installed a planking ceiling in the cabin. The planking challenge went viral online. She captured a photo of her planking on a mountain.
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- French:gainage, en planches, ...
- German:Planken, aus Dielen, ...
- Italian:plank, di assi, ...
- Spanish:plancha, hecho de tablones, ...
- Portuguese:prancha, de tábuas, ...
- Chinese:平板支撑, 由木板制成的, ...
- Japanese:プランク, 板張りの, ...
- Arabic:بْلانْكِنْغ, مُصَنَّع من الألواح, ...
- Hebrew:פְּלַאנְק, עָשׂוּי לוּחוֹת, ...
- Russian:планка, дощатый, ...
- Ukrainian:планка, з дощок, ...
- Hindi:प्लैंक व्यायाम, तख्तों से बना, ...
Definition of plank - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
constructionlong, flat piece of wood used in construction
- He used a plank to fix the fence.
2.
fitnessexercise holding a pushup position for core strength
- She does a plank every morning for her workout.
3.
politicsspecific policy or principle in a political platform
- Healthcare reform was a major plank in their campaign.
Verb
1.
fitnessintr. hold a rigid, horizontal body position to strengthen the coreintr.
- She planked for a minute to strengthen her core..
2.
cookingtr. cook food on a wooden boardtr.
- She planked the salmon for dinner.
3.
constructiontr. Rare cover an area with wooden plankstr. Rare
- They decided to plank the entire floor.
Images of plank
long, flat piece of wood used in construction 
exercise holding a pushup position for core strength
Expressions with plank
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very unintelligent or slow to understand
He failed the test because he's thick as a plank.
compelled to resign from a job
After the scandal, he had to walk the plank.
cover a surface with planks
They decided to plank over the old floor.
bed made of wooden planks without a mattress
He slept on a plank bed during the camping trip.
most important idea or part of a plan or policy
Universal healthcare is a central plank of their platform.
exercise holding body straight on one side, often on one arm
She held a side plank for one minute.
cover or seal with planks
They decided to plank up the old well for safety.
drop something heavily without care
She planked down her bag on the floor.
Origin of plank
Germanic, planka (board)
Examples of plank in a sentence
The carpenter measured the plank carefully. He held a plank for two minutes during the class. The trainer demonstrated the correct plank position. Education reform was another important plank in their agenda. Environmental policies became a central plank of the party's platform. He planked daily to improve his posture.
They challenged each other to see who could plank the longest. They planked the fish for a smoky flavor. He planked the chicken to perfection. They plan to plank the walls for insulation. The workers will plank the deck by evening.
View all translations of plank
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- French:planche, faire la planche, ...
- German:Brett, planken, ...
- Italian:tavola, fare la plancia, ...
- Spanish:tabla, hacer la plancha, ...
- Portuguese:tábua, fazer prancha, ...
- Chinese:木板, 做平板支撑, ...
- Japanese:板, プランクする, ...
- Arabic:لَوْح, ثَبَتَ, ...
- Hebrew:קֶרֶשׁ, לַעֲשׂוֹת פְּלַאנְק, ...
- Russian:доска, стоять в планке, ...
- Ukrainian:дошка, запекти, ...
- Hindi:तख़्ता, प्लैंक करना, ...
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