hank
hank definition
hank (haŋk)
noun
- a loop or coil of something flexible
- a specific length of coiled thread or yarn: a hank of worsted yarn contains 560 yd; a hank of cotton contains 840 yd
- Naut. a ring or clip for fastening a staysail to its stay
Etymology: LME, prob. < Scand, as in ON hǫnk, a coil, skein, hanki, hasp, clasp < IE base *keg-, *kenk- > hook
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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