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Definition plank in British English

plank noun

[countable] noun
/plæŋk/
1

a long narrow piece of wood used for making structures such as floors

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adobe aggregate asbestos
2

an important aspect of something, on which it is based

Example

Spending cuts remain the main plank of the party's defence policy.

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feature priority element
3

something that is important to the success or failure of something

Example

She's made fitness a central plank of her preparation for the tournament.

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feature priority element
Definition plank in British English