serve vs plank

serve and plank both are nouns.

serve and plank both are verbs.

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

As verbs, plank is a hyponym of serve; that is, plank is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than serve:

serve: provide (usually but not necessarily food)
plank: cook and serve on a plank

serve (noun)	plank (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play	an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party
	a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

serve (verb)	plank (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function	cook and serve on a plank
put the ball into play	cover with planks
provide (usually but not necessarily food)	set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
help to some food; help with food or drink
deliver a warrant or summons to someone
mate with
be used by; as of a utility
work for, or be a servant to
devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
do military service
spend time in prison or in a labor camp
contribute or conduce to
promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
serve a purpose, role, or function
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

Difference between serve and plank

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