Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
walk-the-plank
Idiom
/wɔk ðə plæŋk/
Definition
To walk off the end of a plank, typically as a punishment, often associated with pirates.
Examples
- After the captain lost the battle, he was told he would have to walk the plank.
- In the game, the losing player had to walk the plank in front of everyone.
Meaning
The phrase refers to a situation where someone is forced to walk off a plank extending from a ship into the sea as a form of execution or punishment.
Synonyms
- punishment
- execution
- penalty
