hank
Pronunciation: [hæŋk]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
She bought a hank of colorful yarn to make a sweater.
Example
He didn't need a hank of thread because he already had a lot.
Example
How many hanks of yarn do you need for the project?
Context: “slang”
(noun) hank can also mean a strong feeling or a desire for something, often used in phrases like 'hankering' or 'having a hankering'.
Example
I have a hank for ice cream after dinner.
Example
I don't have a hank for any particular food right now.
Example
Do you have a hank for anything special today?
Context: “to coil”
(verb) to hank means to wrap or coil a long piece of something like thread or rope into a loose loop.
Example
She decided to hank the rope neatly after using it.
Example
He didn't hank the wire at all; it was left in a messy pile.
Example
Can you hank the string so it's easier to store?
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