PLANK


Meaning of PLANK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ plæŋk ]

( planks)

1.

A plank is a long, flat, rectangular piece of wood.

It was very strong, made of three solid planks of wood.

N-COUNT : oft N of n

2.

The main plank of a particular group or political party is the main principle on which it bases its policy, or its main aim. ( JOURNALISM )

Encouraging people to shop locally is a central plank of his environment policy.

N-COUNT : with supp , usu N of n

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