Hank

Pronunciation: /hæŋk/

Definitions of hank

noun a loop or coil in a rope

Example Sentences

A1 I found a hank of yarn in my grandmother's knitting basket.

A2 She tied her hair back with a hank of ribbon.

B1 The cowboy used a hank of rope to lasso the calf.

B2 The fisherman had a hank of fishing line tangled in his tackle box.

C1 The tailor carefully measured out a hank of fabric for the suit.

C2 The artist used a hank of paintbrushes to create a masterpiece.

Examples of hank in a Sentence

formal Mr. Smith asked Hank to review the financial report before the meeting.

informal Hey Hank, can you check out this report for me?

slang Hank is always down to hang out and grab a bite to eat.

figurative Hank's dedication to his work is like a tightly wound coil, always ready to spring into action.

Grammatical Forms of hank

• past tense: hanked
• plural: hanks
• comparative: hankier
• superlative: hankiest
• present tense: hanks
• future tense: will hank
• perfect tense: have hanked
• continuous tense: is hanking
• singular: hank
• positive degree: hank
• infinitive: to hank
• gerund: hanking
• participle: hanked

Origin and Evolution of hank

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'hank' originated from Middle Dutch 'hanke' meaning a loop or coil of thread.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hank' evolved to refer to a coiled or looped bundle of yarn or thread, commonly used in knitting or weaving.