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Plock

Plock

8.1
A city in central Poland on the Vistula River
  • proper noun
: Plock
  • The historic city of Plock hosts an annual music festival every summer.

Examples

  • When visiting Poland, many tourists stop in Plock to explore its rich history.

  • Plock is known for its beautiful scenery along the Vistula River.

  • Also in Ed Week: "Shelly Blake-Plock has had some really intriguing posts already this year, and I'm already behind.

    Blog text (31)

  • We thank Susan Plock Bromley, who served on the masters committee and provided comments on several drafts, and Christine Rogers, who willingly served as a stimulus person.

    Academic text (2003)

Surface Forms

Plock main

Etymology

Plock is the name of a city in central Poland on the Vistula River; the name likely comes from an old Slavic word meaning 'place by the water'. A helpful way to remember Plock is to think of it like a 'dock' or river town, which explains why the city is known for its riverside location.