/plæŋk/
noun
A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.A political issue that is of concern to a faction or a party of the people and the political position that is taken on that issue.Physical exercise in which one holds a pushup position for a measured length of time.A stupid person, idiot.That which supports or upholds.verb
To cover something with planking.To bake (fish, etc.) on a piece of cedar lumber.To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash.To harden, as hat bodies, by felting.To splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing.To pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place.