1. Plural of planking; wooden boards or planks collectively, especially when used as a covering or structural layer.
Usage: Often used in construction, shipbuilding, and flooring contexts.
2. The act or process of covering or constructing something with planks.
Usage: Gerund or action noun form.

Examples

• The ship's hull was reinforced with multiple layers of plankings.
• The carpenter ordered new plankings for the deck renovation.
• The old plankings on the dock needed to be replaced due to rot.
• The plankings were carefully laid to ensure a smooth floor surface.
• Different types of plankings were used throughout the historic building.