Planked

Planked is the past tense and past participle of the verb plank. In English usage it also appears as an adjective to describe things that involve or are made from planks of wood, or to describe the act of performing a plank exercise.

In woodworking and construction, planked describes materials or surfaces composed of flat wooden boards. Plank flooring, planked decks, and planked walls are created by laying boards in parallel or other patterns. The term can also refer to the process of applying planks to a surface, such as hull planking in shipbuilding or planking a boat's exterior.

In cooking, planked denotes a method in which food is cooked on a wooden plank, typically soaked beforehand to prevent burning and to add aroma. Cedar is a common choice for seafood like salmon, but other foods such as poultry and vegetables are cooked this way as well. The plank may be heated directly or used to impart indirect heat and moisture.

In fitness, planked refers to performing the isometric exercise known as the plank. A planked position is held with the body in a straight line supported by the forearms or hands and the toes, engaging the core muscles. The term appears in workout programs and descriptions of exercise routines.

Because the term spans different domains, context is needed to determine which meaning is intended. See also plank for related uses and forms.