This is the 2274th most frequent Dutch word.
plank
A flat, elongated piece of wood.
Here, 'plank' refers to a physical piece of wood or a board used as part of a shelf or structure.
De plank is te lang om in de kast te passen.
The shelf is too long to fit in the cabinet.
In this sentence, 'plank' is used to describe a flat wooden object utilized as a makeshift bat.
Hij sloeg de bal met de plank over het hek.
He hit the ball with the bat over the fence.
Here, 'plank' refers to a wooden board or structure used as a part of furniture or shelving.