hank

hank

noun \ˈhaŋk\

Definition of HANK

1

: coil, loop; specifically : a coiled or looped bundle (as of yarn) usually containing a definite yardage

2

: any of a series of rings or clips by which a jib or staysail is attached to a stay

Origin of HANK

Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hǫnk hank; akin to Old English hangian to hang

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with HANK

bank, blank, clank, crank, dank, flank, franc, frank, lank, plank, prank, rank, shank, spank, stank, swank, tank, thank, yank, Yank