plank

• Ein langes, flaches Stück Holz, das z. B. als Baustoff oder Bodendiele dient; im übertragenen Sinne auch ein Grundsatz oder eine Forderung in einem politischen Programm.

A noun referring to a long, flat piece of timber, or a fundamental policy or principle within a political platform.

1. Long piece of woodA2formal

   A long, flat, thick piece of timber, used in construction and various other applications.

   Brett

   • The carpenter cut a plank to repair the floor.
   • They used a sturdy plank as a bridge over the stream.
   • The old barn was built with thick wooden planks.

   Synonymebattenboarddealslatstavetimber

2. Political policyB2formal

   A key policy or principle that forms part of a political party's platform.

   Programmpunkt

   • Tax reform is a central plank of their campaign.
   • The party's platform includes a plank on environmental protection.
   • Education funding is an important plank in the new government's agenda.

   Synonymeitemmeasurepointpolicypositionprincipleproposalstancetenet

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas flach hinzulegen oder flach auf etwas zu legen, oder etwas mit Brettern/Dielen zu bedecken bzw. zu belegen.

A verb meaning to lay or place something down flat, or to cover with planks.

1. Cover with planksB2formal

   To cover or line a surface with long, flat pieces of wood.

   Mit Brettern bedecken

   • They planked the floor of the old barn.
   • The workers planked the walls to create a rustic look.
   • He planked the deck with treated timber.

   Synonymeboardfloor

2. Set down noisilyB2informal

   To place something or oneself down heavily or with a loud noise.

   Krachend absetzen

   • She planked her bag on the table.
   • He planked himself down on the sofa after a long day.
   • The delivery man planked the heavy box on the doorstep.

   Synonymedumpplopplumpplunkslam

3. Cook and serve on a plankB2formalculinary

   To cook and serve food, typically fish or meat, on a wooden board.

   Auf einem Holzbrett garen und servieren

   • The chef planked the salmon with herbs and lemon.
   • They planked the steak and served it with roasted vegetables.
   • We planked the trout over an open fire for a smoky flavor.

Phrasal-Variantenplank downplank over