planking

[ plang-king ]

noun

1. planks collectively, as in a floor.
2. the act of laying or covering with planks.

planking

/ ˈplæŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. a number of planks
2. the act of covering or furnishing with planks

Word History and Origins

Origin of planking¹

First recorded in 1485–95; plank + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Dwight Hates Planking Last summer “planking” was all the rage.

From The Daily Beast

Similar to planking, Eastwooding is when you angrily and accusatorially point at an empty chair.

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RH: The planking system drains into the plantings so only about 20 percent of the rainwater will go into the sewer system.

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This was made of double thick planking, immediately adjoining the cargo, which stretched away to the bow.

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They had no knives, as I said, but with their simple pistol-barrels they had almost cut their way through the planking.

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Construction: diagonal principle, Dantzic oak without, horizontal planking of Italian larch.

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In the woods around were splendid trees, white and black oak and chestnut, for planking, and pine for the decks.

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In vain Lamont skilfully pierced the planking beneath water line.

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