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Definition of planking

planking

/ˈplæŋ.kɪŋ/
plank · ing
Plural:plankings
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• noun

1

An isometric core-strength exercise that involves maintaining a rigid, push-up-like position supported on the forearms and toes.

Example

"She added two minutes of planking to her daily morning workout routine to strengthen her abdominal muscles."

2

A quantity of wooden planks used collectively to construct a floor, deck, or the hull of a boat.

Example

"The carpenter replaced the rotting oak planking along the starboard side of the ship."

3

An internet fad or activity consisting of lying face down in a stiff, straight posture in an unusual or public location and sharing photographs of it online.

Example

"At the height of the viral trend, photos of teenagers planking on park benches and rooftops flooded social media."

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planetlike
planetwide
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plankton
planner
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Planking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/planking
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