(idiomatic, vulgar, Ireland) Experiencing fear.

plural of hub plank

plural of stop plank

plural of spike plank

plural of gang-plank

plural of gang plank

plural of Copenhagen plank

(historical, also figuratively) On an early naval vessel or pirate ship: to be forced to walk off the end of a gangplank (a plank of wood extending outwards from the side of the vessel) and plunge into the ocean and drown, used as a method of killing.

(simile, informal) Very stupid.

(slang) guitarist; someone who plays the guitar