plank over

phrasal verb

Meaning

Cover an opening or gap with wooden boards to create a temporary bridge or surface.

Examples

Workers decided to plank over the muddy section of the trail to keep hikers' boots clean.
They had to plank over the hole in the floor before the heavy machinery could be moved.

Synonyms: cover, bridge, board up, span

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plank over

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: plæŋk ˈoʊvər

Definition

Cover an opening or gap with wooden boards to create a temporary bridge or surface.

Examples

Workers decided to plank over the muddy section of the trail to keep hikers' boots clean.
They had to plank over the hole in the floor before the heavy machinery could be moved.

How to Use plank over

plank over something (phrasal verb): To cover a specific gap or hole with wooden boards. — "They had to plank over the drainage ditch."
be planked over (phrasal verb): Passive construction describing a gap that has been covered. — "The entire area was planked over for the event."

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