Meaning of the word planks in English

What does planks mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

planks

US /plæŋks/
UK /plæŋks/

Plural Noun

long, thin, flat pieces of timber, used for flooring or building

Example:
The old bridge was made of wooden planks.
They laid new floor planks in the living room.

Verb

to lay or cover with planks

Example:
They decided to plank the entire deck with cedar.
The workers are busy planking the new floor.