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Plank

/plˈæŋk/
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(noun) A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.

He hammered nails into the plank.
The plank froze to the ground.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The carpenter nailed each ____ to the frame carefully to ensure the floor was level and secure.

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