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Definition of Hank
1. Noun. A coil of rope or wool or yarn.
Definition of Hank
1. n. A parcel consisting of two or more skeins of yarn or thread tied together.
2. v. t. To fasten with a rope, as a gate.
3. n. A throw in which a wrestler turns his left side to his opponent, twines his left leg about his opponent's right leg from the inside, and throws him backward.
Definition of Hank
1. to fasten a sail [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Hank
1. 1. A parcel consisting of two or more skeins of yarn or thread tied together. 2. A rope or withe for fastening a gate. 3. Hold; influence. "When the devil hath got such a hank over him." (Bp. Sanderson) 4. A ring or eye of rope, wood, or iron, attached to the edge of a sail and running on a stay. Origin: Cf. Dan. Hank handle, Sw. Hank a band or tie, Icel. Hanki hasp, clasp, honk, hangr, hank, coil, skein, G. Henkel, henk, handle; ar prob. Akin to E. Hang. See Hang. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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