rotten plank

Frequency: 4.02.2 per million words

describes a plank that has decayed

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Examples (20)

  • 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.