plank
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/plæŋk/
flat piece of wood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'plank' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'planke,' where 'planke' meant 'a flat piece of wood.'
Historical Evolution
'planke' transformed into the Middle English word 'plank,' and eventually became the modern English word 'plank.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a flat piece of wood,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, flat piece of timber, thicker than a board.
The carpenter used a plank to build the deck.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a fundamental point of a political or other program.
Healthcare reform was a major plank of the candidate's platform.
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