plank road en · NOUN
Meanings
- A road paved with planks (or puncheons that resemble planks from above): sometimes (especially in previous centuries) an economically viable way to build a road passable by heavy wagons, large coaches, or motor trucks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plank roads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
corduroy road (thoroughfare paved with wood) · duckboards (thoroughfare paved with wood) · boardwalk (thoroughfare paved with wood)