hank

noun

1. a loop or coil of something flexible
2. a specific length of coiled thread or yarn: a hank of worsted yarn contains 560 yd; a hank of cotton contains 840 yd
3. Naut. a ring or clip for fastening a staysail to its stay

Origin: LME, prob. < Scand, as in ON hǫnk, a coil, skein, hanki, hasp, clasp < IE base *keg-, *kenk- > hook