Synonyms for plank
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick. A flat piece of wood on which to cook fish, so that the wood provides flavor and helps to produce a pleasing texture.
A dish called "plank salmon" likely includes a salmon filet cooked on a plank.
Related words
- Word family
- planker
- Phrases
- plank down plank root plank spanker toe the plank walk the plank
Forms
- Plural
- planks → boards, logs, steaks…
Example sentences
- steak Tom knows that Mary wants to eat steak for dinner.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| plank | rising | |
| steak | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- log1
- 5 letters
- board1, steak1