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planks

  • plural of plank.
  • present tense form of plank (3rd person singular).

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Planks of wood stretch between some homes, forming a makeshift walkway as saltwater inundates gardens.

From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2022

Planks of wood are balanced precariously on the wreckage.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2022

Planks of dark brown wenge and yellow West African mansonia are laid in an irregular pattern, and a gray stone molding around the perimeter makes the floor appear to float.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2020

Planks were cut from the trunk, then dried in a special kiln.

From Washington Post • Aug. 17, 2018

Planks of wood stretched across the tanks with netting in between.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys