Main Entry: hank

Pronunciation: \ˈhaŋk\

Function: noun

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

Date: 14th century

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