Maritime Engineering

noun a long, flat piece of timber, usually with a thickness greater than its width

verb to make a political speech or campaign in a direct and straightforward manner

• The carpenter used a sturdy oak plank to build the new bookshelf.
• I saw Jim struggling to balance on the plank at the construction site.
• Let's ditch this boring party and go hit the plank at the skate park.
• She walked the plank when she decided to confront her boss about his unethical behavior.

noun a boat or vessel propelled by steam power, typically used for transportation or recreation

• The steamboat glided gracefully along the river, powered by its steam engine.
• We decided to take a ride on the steamboat for a fun day out on the water.
• Let's hop on the steamboat and cruise down the river for a chill time.
• Her ideas were like a steamboat, propelling the team forward with great force.