plank |
plonk |
In transitive terms the difference between plank and plonk
is that
plank is to harden, as hat bodies, by felting while
plonk is to set or toss (something) down carelessly.
As an interjection plonk is
the sound made by something solid landing.
As an adverb plonk is
precisely and forcefully.
plank |
flank |
In transitive terms the difference between plank and flank
is that
plank is to harden, as hat bodies, by felting while
flank is to place to the side(s) of something.
As an adjective flank is
maximum (of speed). Historically faster than
full speed (the most a vessel can sustain without excessive engine wear or risk of damage), now frequently used interchangeably. Typically used in an emergency or during an attack (
All ahead flank!).
plank |
blank |
In transitive terms the difference between plank and blank
is that
plank is to harden, as hat bodies, by felting while
blank is to prevent from scoring, as in a sporting event.
In intransitive terms the difference between plank and blank
is that
plank is to pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place while
blank is to become blank.
As an adjective blank is
white or pale; without colour.
plank |
plans |
As nouns the difference between plank and plans
is that
plank is a long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick while
plans is crying, weeping, lamentation, mourning.
As verbs the difference between plank and plans
is that
plank is to cover something with planking while
plans is .
As an adjective plans is
having cried; tearstained, full of tears, red with weeping.
plank |
prank |
In transitive terms the difference between plank and prank
is that
plank is to harden, as hat bodies, by felting while
prank is to perform a practical joke on; to trick.
In intransitive terms the difference between plank and prank
is that
plank is to pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place while
prank is to make ostentatious show.
As an adjective prank is
full of gambols or tricks.
plank |
lank |
As nouns the difference between plank and lank
is that
plank is a long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick while
lank is a link (connection).
As a verb plank
is to cover something with planking.
plank |
plan |
As nouns the difference between plank and plan
is that
plank is a long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick while
plan is a tablet (for writing and erasing).
As a verb plank
is to cover something with planking.
plank |
plane |
In transitive terms the difference between plank and plane
is that
plank is to harden, as hat bodies, by felting while
plane is to smooth (wood) with a plane.
As an adjective plane is
of a surface: flat or level.
plant |
plank |
In transitive terms the difference between plant and plank
is that
plant is to place or set something firmly or with conviction while
plank is to harden, as hat bodies, by felting.
fore |
plank |
As nouns the difference between fore and plank
is that
fore is forest while
plank is a long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
As a verb plank is
to cover something with planking.
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