planking

• Sustantivo que designa el conjunto de tablas o tablones, o la cobertura o suelo hecho de tablas, especialmente en un barco, así como la acción de cubrir una superficie con tablas.

A noun referring to a collection of planks, a covering or flooring made of planks (especially on a ship), or the work of covering an area with planks.

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1. Planks collectivelyB2formal

   A quantity of planks; planks considered as a group.

   tablazón, conjunto de tablas

   • The construction crew ordered a large amount of planking for the deck.
   • The old barn was built with sturdy oak planking.
   • The floor was made of wide, rough planking.

   Sinónimosboardinglumbertimber

2. Ship's plankingC1formal

   A covering or flooring constructed of planks, especially on a ship.

   Forro de tablones

   • The ship's planking was replaced after the storm.
   • The sailors scrubbed the wooden planking of the deck.
   • The hull's planking was made of teak.

3. Work of covering with planksB2formal

   The work or process of covering an area with planks.

   Entablado, trabajo de entablar

   • The planking of the new floor took two days.
   • He specialized in the planking of outdoor decks.
   • The planking of the bridge was completed ahead of schedule.

   Sinónimosboarding

• Verbo que significa colocar o disponer algo de forma plana o extendida, o cubrir algo con tablas.

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.

   entarimar, tablar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboardfloor

2. Set down noisilyB2informal

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

   Dejar caer ruidosamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdumpplopplumpplunkslam

3. Cook and serve on a plankB2formalculinary

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

   asar y servir en tabla

   • 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.

Variantes phrasalplank downplank over