Definition of "planking" [plank•ing]

• Planks considered as a group. (noun)
• An object or structure made of planks. (noun)

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• "The term planking originated from Australia but is actually just another name for"
• "Sam Weckert Sam Weckert, a carpenter who coined the term 'planking,' performs the stunt in South Australia."
• "I scratched the mold off one place, – here it is, – and I discovered that this planking is real seasoned cedar like they build the best boats of."