plank
noun
a long, flat piece of timber, thicker than a board.
Example Sentences
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Common examples include wall squats, planks, and handgrip exercises.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
"Parents came from all over looking for their children. That's when I saw a huge fire engulfing our school built of wooden planks," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Hewing is the ancient art of cutting logs into beams or planks for timber frames.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
We performed classic moves: squats, crunches, high and low planks and bird dogs, among them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Max lets me push him away, and I knock down the planks that make the little door, nearly falling down the ladder to get to the bottom.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
