plank in Malay

papan

UK/ˈplæŋk/

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British/ˈplaŋk/

plank in Malay: papan. In English, plank means a flat piece of wood on which to cook fish, so that the wood provides flavor and helps to produce a pleasing texture.

Malay words for plank

long, broad and thick piece of timber: papan

English meaning of plank

noun A flat piece of wood on which to cook fish, so that the wood provides flavor and helps to produce a pleasing texture.
noun An object made of planks; planking.
noun A solid and substantial portion of an ingredient with a flat side, cooked and served whole.
noun Physical exercise in which one holds a position (usually with a flat back, like a plank) for a measured length of time.

Full definition of plank

plank in a sentence

A dish called "plank salmon" likely includes a salmon filet cooked on a plank.
That dish is served with a plank of cauliflower.
Germanization was a central plank of German conservative thinking in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Synonyms of plank

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Questions about plank in Malay

What is the meaning of plank in Malay?: Plank in Malay is papan.
Apakah maksud plank dalam bahasa Melayu?: Plank: papan.
What does plank mean in English?: Plank means a flat piece of wood on which to cook fish, so that the wood provides flavor and helps to produce a pleasing texture.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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