planks
beginnerA1/plæŋks/ · planks
A long, flat piece of timber, thicker than a board.
Meanings
A long, flat piece of timber, thicker than a board.
ایک لمبا، پتلا لکڑی کا ٹکڑا، جو پھٹے سے زیادہ موٹا ہو۔
تختے
takhtay
Common Collocations
- wooden planks
- planks of wood
- planks for flooring
Example Sentences
The carpenter cut several planks of wood for the new deck.
کارپینٹر نے نئے ڈیک کے لیے کئی تختے کاٹے۔
Carpenter ne naye deck ke liye kai takhtay kaate.
We walked across the planks to reach the other side of the bridge.
ہم پل کی دوسری طرف پہنچنے کے لئے تختوں پر چلے۔
Hum pul ki doosri taraf pahunchne ke liye takhton par chale.
The boats were made of wooden planks.
کشتیوں کو لکڑی کے تختوں سے بنایا گیا تھا۔
Kashtiyon ko lakri ke takhton se banaya gaya tha.
Easily Confused With
To perform a type of exercise that involves holding the body in a straight line.
ایک قسم کا ورزش کرنا جس میں جسم کو سیدھی لائن میں رکھنا ہوتا ہے۔
پکڑنا
pakarna
Common Collocations
- plank exercise
- planking technique
- side plank
Example Sentences
I need to plank for at least 30 seconds to strengthen my core.
مجھے اپنے جسم کو مضبوط کرنے کے لئے کم از کم 30 سیکنڈ تک پکڑنا ہے۔
Mujhe apne jism ko mazboot karne ke liye kam az kam 30 second tak pakarna hai.
She planked perfectly during the yoga session.
اس نے یوگا کے سیشن کے دوران بالکل پکڑا۔
Us ne yoga ke session ke doran bilkul pakra.
He prefers to plank instead of doing regular sit-ups.
وہ عادی سیٹ اپ کرنے کے بجائے پکڑنا پسند کرتا ہے۔
Woh aadi sit-ups karne ke bajaye pakarna pasand karta hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of planks as 'flat wooden boards' where you can 'plank' your body.
A deck made of wooden planks with someone doing an exercise on it.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پرانے تختے پرانے ہنر
Purane takhtay purane hunar
Old planks have old skills.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "planca" — a flat piece of wood
First known use: 15th century
The word 'plank' originates from the Old English 'planca', which referred to a flat, broad piece of wood. Over time, it has come to describe various flat surfaces used in construction and fitness.