planking

• Nom désignant un ensemble de planches, un revêtement ou un plancher en planches (notamment sur un navire), ou l'action de recouvrir une surface de planches.

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.

indénombrable

1. Planks collectivelyB2formal

   A quantity of planks; planks considered as a group.

   Planches (ensemble)

   • 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.

   Synonymesboardinglumbertimber

2. Ship's plankingC1formal

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

   bordé (de coque)

   • 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.

   Bardage

   • 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.

   Synonymesboarding

• Verbe signifiant poser ou placer quelque chose à plat, ou recouvrir de planches.

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.

   Lambrisser

   • 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.

   Synonymesboardfloor

2. Set down noisilyB2informal

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

   poser bruyamment

   • 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.

   Synonymesdumpplopplumpplunkslam

3. Cook and serve on a plankB2formalculinary

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

   cuire et servir sur une planche

   • 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