plank
noun
°A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
°A political issue that is of concern to a faction or a party of the people and the political position that is taken on that issue.
verb
°To cover something with planking.

plunk
verb
°To drop or throw heavily (onto or into something) so that it makes a sound.
" Enrique plunked his money down on the counter with a sigh and bellied up to the bar. "
synonyms: flump, thud