Definition of “hank”
noun:
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A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.
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A ring or shackle that secures a staysail to its stay and allows the sail to glide smoothly up and down.
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Doubt, difficulty.
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Mess, tangle.
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verb:
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To form into hanks.
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To fasten with a rope, as a gate.
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