1. a long flat piece of wood used in building
2. a main point or principle in a political platform or policy
Usage: political

1. to place or set down forcefully
2. to cook on a wooden board
Usage: cooking

Examples

• The carpenter nailed the plank to the frame.
• We walked across the wooden planks of the old bridge.
• Education reform was a key plank in her campaign platform.
• He planked the heavy box down on the table.
• The chef served planked salmon with herbs.
• The pirates made him walk the plank.
• Each plank was carefully measured and cut to size.