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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

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

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

They cleaned the cabin and swept out the splintery plank floor.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson

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

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