planking
/ˈplæŋkɪŋ/
noun
- A physical exercise in which a person holds a straight, rigid position like a plank, supporting the body on the forearms and toes.
- She does planking every morning to strengthen her core.
- The trainer showed us the correct form for planking.
- Planking is great for building abdominal muscles.
- A fad or activity in which a person lies face down in a stiff, straight position in an unusual or public place, often photographed.
- He tried planking on top of a mailbox for a funny picture.
- Teenagers were planking on park benches and posting photos online.
- The planking trend became popular on social media a few years ago.
- Planks collectively, especially as a building material or surface.
- The ship's deck was built from thick wooden planking.
- They replaced the rotten planking on the porch.
- The old barn was made of sturdy oak planking.
verb
- Present participle of plank: to lie or place in a stiff, straight position.
- She is planking right now to improve her balance.
- The kids were planking on the grass for a silly photo.
- He was planking on the floor during the workout.