planking vs plank

planking and plank both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
planking	Yes	No	No	No
plank	Yes	No	Yes	No

planking (noun)	plank (noun)
the work of covering an area with planks	an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party
(nautical) a covering or flooring constructed of planks (as on a ship)	a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
planks collectively; a quantity of planks

planking (verb)	plank (verb)
	cook and serve on a plank
	cover with planks
	set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise