planker en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [ˈpʰl̥æŋkə] (Australia, Received-Pronunciation)
- [ˈpʰl̥æŋkɚ] ~ [ˈpʰl̥æŋkɹ̩] without æ-raising
- /ˈplæŋkɚ/ without æ-raising
- /ˈplɛ̃ŋkɚ/ æ-raising
- (US) audio
- /ˈplæŋkə/ (Australia, Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈpleɪ̯ŋkɚ/ æ-raising
- [ˈpʰl̥ɛ̃ŋkɚ] ~ [ˈpʰl̥ɛ̃ŋkɹ̩] æ-raising
- [ˈpʰl̥eɪ̯ŋkɚ] ~ [ˈpʰl̥eɪ̯ŋkɹ̩] æ-raising
Etymology
From plank + -er.
Meanings
- A workman who fits planks to a ship.
- A clodcrusher.
- (colloquial) A tree with a straight trunk suitable for cutting into planks.
- (informal) A skier.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plankers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |