rotten plank
Frequency: 4.02.2 per million words
describes a plank that has decayed
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- Be careful when crossing the old bridge; some of the rotten planks might give way.
- Be careful, there's a rotten plank on the old pier.
- The inspector warned that the deck had several rotten planks and needed immediate repair.
- We had to replace several rotten planks on the porch.
- A single rotten plank in the floor made the whole structure unsafe.
- The carpenter noticed a rotten plank in the floorboards.
- He pointed out the rotten plank that had been weakened by years of moisture.
- One rotten plank can compromise the entire structure of the deck.
- Replacing the rotten plank was a crucial step in renovating the old shed.
- They found a rotten plank in the boat's hull during repairs.
- The children were told not to step on the visibly rotten planks near the edge of the pier.
- The children were warned not to step on the rotten plank of the treehouse.
- Despite its appearance, only one rotten plank was found in the otherwise sturdy boardwalk.
- Water damage often leads to rotten planks in wooden outdoor furniture.
- The carpenter quickly identified the rotten plank and removed it to prevent further decay.
- He carefully avoided the rotten plank as he crossed the unstable bridge.
- After the storm, many rotten planks washed ashore from the destroyed jetty.
- The old shed's roof collapsed due to a severely rotten plank.
- She accidentally stepped on a rotten plank and her foot went through the old porch.
- Identifying and removing a rotten plank is crucial for safety.