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Plank (Verb)

Meaning 1

Cover with planks; "The streets were planked".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The streets were planked with wooden boards to create a temporary pedestrian walkway.
  • The outdoor area was planked with wide wooden planks to create a rustic appeal.
  • The wooden deck was planked with thin layers of cedar to resist rot and insect damage.
  • The main street was planked over to provide a safe crossing for festival-goers over the muddy ground.
  • The floor of the old barn was planked with rough-hewn wooden planks that creaked underfoot.

Synonyms

  • Plank Over

Related Words

  • Planking (noun)
  • Plank (noun)

Meaning 2

Set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise; "He planked the money on the table"; "He planked himself into the sofa".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • She planked her purse on the floor beside the door.
  • He planked the groceries on the kitchen counter.
  • After a long walk, he planked himself into his favorite armchair.
  • The exhausted child planked her head on the pillow.
  • The waitress planked the check on the table in front of the customer.

Synonyms

  • Plump Down
  • Plonk
  • Plunk Down
  • Plop
  • Plunk
  • Flump
  • Plump

Hypernyms

  • Put Down
  • Place Down

Meaning 3

Cook and serve on a plank; "Planked vegetable"; "Planked shad".

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Examples

  • The ancient method of cooking filleted fish and serving it on a plank of wood dates back to Native American cuisine.
  • The chef gave a unique twist to his planked vegetable medley by using a char-grilled wooden board.
  • To prepare the dish, the salmon was marinated in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice before being planked to perfection.
  • In some upscale restaurants, planked shad is served as an appetizer with a side of tangy remoulade sauce.
  • The tableside presentation of planked meats and vegetables added a woodsy flavor to the entire dining experience.

Hypernyms

  • Serve Up
  • Dish
  • Dish Out
  • Dish Up

Related Words

  • Plank (noun)
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