Sentence examples for a plank of from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a plank of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a flat piece of wood or a similar material, often in the context of construction or carpentry.
Example: "He placed a plank of wood across the two sawhorses to create a makeshift table."
Alternatives: "a board of" or "a piece of wood".

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It was attached to a plank of wood and screwed to the wall.

The Guardian - Arts

So anyone expecting a "Plank of Beautiful Girls" at the summit is likely to be disappointed.

The Guardian - Sport

Her husband was hung up and hit with a plank of wood before being imprisoned.

The Guardian

Its name is Hammerschlagen – a German game that involves hammering nails into a plank of wood.

The Guardian - Opinion

Near the entrance hung a painting of Paul, barefoot and shackled, floating on a plank of wood.

The New Yorker

Of course, a plank of prime ribs of beef would have done the job in 10 minutes.

The New York Times

Her bed will be a plank of oak with a chunk of rose quartz for a pillow.

The New York Times

There was a cluster of us misfits who clung to each other like shipwreck survivors to a plank of wood.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

He used a plank of wood, which friends call a "Mac plank," to get from his wheelchair to his car.

The New York Times - Arts

In the back of the shop, Mr. Walker put down two pieces of paper towel on a plank of plywood.

The New York Times

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When I graduated from college, one of my best friends gave me a plank of wood.

Los Angeles Times

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