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plank floor

American  

noun

Shipbuilding.
  1. a floor made from sawed, straight-grained timber.


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But the old plank floor worn smooth by countless tapping feet is gone, replaced by a new hardwood version.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2017

With its forest green walls, elaborate moldings, plank floor, flickering candles and colorful flowers, the impeccable townhouse- style design of the year-old Jan restaurant is intoxicating.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2014

Tables sat lopsidedly on a loose- plank floor.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

Katherine and I halt at the deep voice, and a loud thump follows, the sound of boots hitting the wide plank floor.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

I found myself in a cavernous, dusty room with a plank floor and high, exposed rafters.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt