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hank

Произношение: [hæŋk]

Слово

Контекст: «textiles»

(noun) a hank is a long, loose piece of yarn or thread that is coiled or wrapped. It's used in sewing or knitting.

Пример

She bought a hank of colorful yarn to make a sweater.

Пример

He didn't need a hank of thread because he already had a lot.

Пример

How many hanks of yarn do you need for the project?

Контекст: «slang»

(noun) hank can also mean a strong feeling or a desire for something, often used in phrases like 'hankering' or 'having a hankering'.

Пример

I have a hank for ice cream after dinner.

Пример

I don't have a hank for any particular food right now.

Пример

Do you have a hank for anything special today?

Контекст: «to coil»

(verb) to hank means to wrap or coil a long piece of something like thread or rope into a loose loop.

Пример

She decided to hank the rope neatly after using it.

Пример

He didn't hank the wire at all; it was left in a messy pile.

Пример

Can you hank the string so it's easier to store?

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