How Do You Spell PLANK?

Pronunciation: [plˈaŋk] (IPA)

The word "plank" is characterized by a relatively simple spelling, consisting of only five letters. Its pronunciation, however, can be somewhat tricky. In IPA phonetic transcription, "plank" can be represented as /plæŋk/. The initial "p" is pronounced with a slight puff of air, followed by a short "a" sound. The "n" is nasalized, indicating that air is flowing through the nose. The final "k" sound is pronounced forcefully, with the back of the tongue touching the soft palate.

PLANK Meaning and Definition

1. Plank is a noun that refers to a long, flat, and sturdy piece of timber or wood. It is characterized by its rectangular shape and is commonly used in construction, carpentry, and various other applications. Planks are typically cut from trees, and their length, width, and thickness can vary depending on their intended use. They are often employed as building materials for flooring, walls, roofs, or as support structures.

   Furthermore, the term plank can also be used to describe an exercise that involves supporting the body in a straight position similar to a push-up, but with the forearms and toes on the ground. In this exercise, the body remains parallel to the floor, engaging the core muscles to maintain stability. Planks can be done for various durations, ranging from a few seconds to several minutes, and are commonly performed as part of fitness routines to improve strength and stability in the abdominal, back, and shoulder muscles.

   Metaphorically, the word plank can be used to describe a policy, idea, or belief that forms a fundamental, non-negotiable base or foundation for a certain purpose. It represents a principle upon which other aspects are built, and any deviation or compromise from it may cause instability or lack of support. This concept is often used in political discourse, where planks serve as critical components of party platforms or campaign promises.

2. • To cover or lay with planks.

   • A flat piece of sawn timber of some length, differing from boards in being thicker.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for PLANK *

• plak 50%
• pland 25%
• plack 25%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for PLANK

• blanki
• pank
• klunk
• plaug
• plainy
• plunck
• planon
• plian
• plean
• pleny
• plaan
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• planly
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• planc
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• panik
• plaec
• lanak
• planw
• playn
• plung
• plankes
• pplan
• placng
• dlink
• plesk
• plinke
• placa
• palnk
• ploan
• llink
• pleany
• planne
• plany
• plann
• placw
• pleane
• plang
• plaqe
• pllan
• plagu
• planig
• poink
• plamk
• pinnk
• planng
• ilink
• planct
• elink
• planel
• playng
• planket
• alink
• polan
• planl
• planm
• pllane
• slink
• plink
• plagr
• plahk
• phank
• pnank
• plalk
• plaok
• pbank
• Palanke
• paann
• plsqk
• plszk
• pl6k
• oplann
• plalj
• plaxi
• pllnb
• ulanz
• Vaank
• Plankul
• Sleank
• ptaak
• Plikk
• Plasky
• Pyand

Etymology of PLANK

The etymology of the word "plank" can be traced back to the Old Norse word "plankr" or "plǫk" which means a "board" or a "plank". It is related to the Middle Dutch word "planke" and the Old High German word "plancha", both having similar meanings. These words ultimately derive from the Proto-Germanic word "plankǭ" or "plankaz".

Interestingly, the Proto-Germanic word is believed to have been borrowed from a Celtic source, as there are related words in Celtic languages such as Old Irish "plácc" (board) and Welsh "planc" (plank). However, the exact origin of the word in the Celtic languages is not well established.

Idioms with the word PLANK

• thick as a short plank The idiom "thick as a short plank" is used to describe someone who is not very intelligent or lacks common sense. It suggests that the person is as dense or unintelligent as a plank of wood that is shorter than usual, implying a lack of mental sharpness or wit.
• walk the plank The idiom "walk the plank" typically refers to a fictional act of punishment in which a person is forced to walk off a plank extending from a ship into the ocean, often leading to their death by drowning. In a broader sense, the phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is being coerced into taking a risky or dangerous course of action, often with negative consequences.
• be (as) thick as a short plank The idiom "be (as) thick as a short plank" is used to describe someone as extremely unintelligent or lacking in mental ability. It implies that they are as dense or thick-headed as a short piece of wood, emphasizing their lack of sharpness or intellect.
• (as) thick as a short plank The idiom "(as) thick as a short plank" is typically used to describe someone who is extremely unintelligent, foolish, or lacking common sense. It implies that the person's intellect is comparable to that of a short piece of wood, which is significantly thicker than a regular plank.
• plank over sth

Similar spelling words for PLANK

• plankton,
• plunkett,
• plonk,
• planck,
• planking,
• planas,
• plunk,
• plunker,
• pliancy,
• Plonka,
• plunge,
• plunger.

Plural form of PLANK is PLANKS

Conjugate verb Plank

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have planked

you would have planked

he/she/it would have planked

we would have planked

they would have planked

I would have plank

you would have plank

he/she/it would have plank

we would have plank

they would have plank

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been planking

you would have been planking

he/she/it would have been planking

we would have been planking

they would have been planking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would plank

you would plank

he/she/it would plank

we would plank

they would plank

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be planking

you would be planking

he/she/it would be planking

we would be planking

they would be planking

FUTURE

I will plank

you will plank

he/she/it will plank

we will plank

they will plank

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be planking

you will be planking

he/she/it will be planking

we will be planking

they will be planking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have planked

you will have planked

he/she/it will have planked

we will have planked

they will have planked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been planking

you will have been planking

he/she/it will have been planking

we will have been planking

they will have been planking

IMPERATIVE

you plank

we let´s plank

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to plank

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was planking

you were planking

he/she/it was planking

we were planking

they were planking

PAST PARTICIPLE

planked

PAST PERFECT

I had planked

you had planked

he/she/it had planked

we had planked

they had planked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been planking

you had been planking

he/she/it had been planking

we had been planking

they had been planking

PRESENT

I plank

you plank

he/she/it planks

we plank

they plank

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am planking

you are planking

he/she/it is planking

we are planking

they are planking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

planking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have planked

you have planked

he/she/it has planked

we have planked

they have planked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been planking

you have been planking

he/she/it has been planking

we have been planking

they have been planking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it plank

SIMPLE PAST

I planked

you planked

he/she/it planked

we planked

they planked