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单词 planking
释义

planking

noun

plank·​ing ˈplaŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce planking (audio)
1
: the act or process of covering or fitting with planks
2
: a quantity of planks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Even more parts of bronze and marble statues were recovered during the 2017 excavation, along with a red marble sarcophagus lid, a large section of hull planking, and even more human remains. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 June 2022 The boat, which is 7 feet, 4 inches wide, has a white oak keel, overlapping Port Orford cedar planking held together with 1,500 copper rivets and a 27-foot fir mast that is reclaimed wood from a former church building. San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2022 The earthen walls were bolstered with thoughtful wood planking. New York Times, 16 Jan. 2022 The interiors are reminiscent of modern barns, with soaring ceilings and more rustic finishes such as white oak planking, metal detailing leather upholstery, and a chic neutral palette. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2021 Guardrails would be added, rising about 42 inches from the deck, with 4-inch viewing gaps between slats of planking on the sides. BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2021 The skyward soar of its fir and pine planking makes its setting in the woods feel natural in two senses. Washington Post, 2 July 2021 The coffin was moved off the platform and lowered into the grave using straps; the tubes were inserted, and planking was laid over the coffin to keep dirt out. Celia Storey, Arkansas Online, 14 June 2021 New developments over the shutdown include the addition of boardwalk planking and steps to make the trails easier to navigate and the completion and connection of trails. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 13 May 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

planking

verb

present participle of plank
as in plopping
to throw or set down clumsily or casually planked the carton down on the counter and left

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • plopping
  • flopping
  • flumping
  • tossing
  • plumping
  • flinging
  • planting
  • plunking
  • heaving
  • slinging
  • installing
  • plonking
  • ensconcing
  • settling
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