What is another word for planks?

Pronunciation: [plˈaŋks] (IPA)

Planks are flat rectangular pieces of wood or other materials that are used for various purposes. Some common synonyms for planks include boards, panels, slabs, panels, and sections. Woodworkers often refer to planks as timber or lumber, while builders may refer to them as joists or beams. In flooring, planks are often referred to as strips, while in shipbuilding, they are called planking. Other synonyms for planks include slates, shingles, and tiles, which are often made from materials such as slate, wood, or asphalt. Regardless of the term used, planks are an essential building material that has been used for centuries to construct everything from buildings to boats and furniture.

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Usage examples for Planks

"Put a new padlock on his door tonight, Peter," cautioned the Major, as he turned to go, "and see that there are no loose planks which a sneakin' assassin might prize off."
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey
Several planks had started in the bottom of the boat, and she was no longer sea-worthy.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot
A boat was thrust half under the planks, and the door at the back had a black patch where many hands had polished it in passing through.
"Command"
William McFee

Famous quotes with Planks

  • Hence a ship is said to be tight, when her planks are so compact and solid as to prevent the entrance of the water in which she is immersed: and a cask is called tight, when the staves are so close that none of the liquid contained therein can issue through or between them.
    William Falconer
  • As two floating planks meet and part on the sea, O friend! so I met and then drifted from thee.
    William R. Alger

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