plank
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Other impressive features found in the space included original teak plank flooring, an original marble staircase, and original picture moldings and wainscoting.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
The plank involves holding a position similar to a push-up for an extended period to work core abdominal muscles as well as the back, shoulders, arms and glutes.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
When they designed a table using a plank with a natural gap, they left the gap in the center, which helped them get the right width and refine its shape.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
A fresh scientific investigation of the Hjortspring boat, an ancient wooden plank vessel displayed at the National Museum of Denmark, is shedding new light on where it may have come from.
From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026
On the woodland side, Cluny whispered commands to his followers as they pushed the plank towards the wall from their perch in the elm tree.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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