Noun
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an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party
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policy a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"
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a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
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board |
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lumber,
timber the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
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matchboard a board that has a groove cut into one edge and a tongue cut into the other so they fit tightly together (as in a floor)
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skid an unexpected slide
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strake,
wale thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship
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chipboard,
hardboard a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin
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deal the act of apportioning or distributing something; "the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions"
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knot a sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and winters in the southern hemisphere
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Verb
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cover with planks; "The streets were planked"
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plank over |
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cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
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cook and serve on a plank; "Planked vegetable"; "Planked shad"
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dish up,
serve up,
dish,
dish out,
serve make concave; shape like a dish
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set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise; "He planked the money on the table"; "He planked himself into the sofa"
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flump,
plonk,
plop,
plunk,
plump down,
plunk down,
plump |
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place down,
set down,
put down cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place; "set down your bags here"
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