Meaning of the word planking in English

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planking

US /ˈplæŋ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈplæŋ.kɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the action of lying rigid and face down in an unexpected public place, for which a photograph is then taken and usually shared online

Example:
The latest internet craze is planking, where people lie flat in unusual places.
He got a lot of attention for his extreme planking photos.
2.

the act of covering a surface with planks of wood

Example:
The new deck required extensive planking.
The planking of the boat's hull was a meticulous process.