plank

(noun) a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes. Synonyms: board.

(noun) an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party.

(verb) cover with planks. Synonyms: plank over. Example: "The streets were planked."

(verb) set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise. Synonyms: flump, plonk, plop, plunk, plump down, plunk down, plump. Examples: "He planked the money on the table." "He planked himself into the sofa."

(verb) cook and serve on a plank. Examples: "Planked vegetable." "Planked shad."