planch
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /plæntʃ/
KK: /plæntʃ/
noun
Definition
A flat piece of wood that is thicker than a board, often used in construction or as a surface for various purposes.
Example
He used a planch to build the table.
Conversation
I found a really cool planch in the park today.
Oh, nice! What did you plan to do with it?
I thought I could use the planch for my next DIY project.
That sounds awesome; I can't wait to see what you create!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
plank
board
slab
Antonyms
hole
gap
void
transitive verb
Definition
To cover or make something with wooden boards or planks.
Example
They planched the floor with new wooden boards.
Tense Forms
Past: planched
Past Participle: planched
Conversation
Have you thought about how we should planch the new deck?
Yeah, I was thinking we could use some nice wooden boards.
That sounds great! We should definitely planch it before summer.
Root Explanation
The word 'planch' originates from Old French 'planche', meaning a board or plank. It refers specifically to a flat piece of wood or material.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word 'planche' for a flat board — this helps you remember that 'planch' refers to a flat piece of material.
Visually Confused Words
pleach
platch
paunch
launch
lancha
flanch
blanch
prelaunch