hanked

hank

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Definitions of hanked word

noun hanked a skein, as of thread or yarn. 1
noun hanked a definite length of thread or yarn: A hank of cotton yarn measures 840 yards. 1
noun hanked a coil, knot, or loop: a hank of hair. 1
noun hanked Nautical. a ring, link, or shackle for securing the luff of a staysail or jib to its stay or the luff or head of a gaff sail to the mast or gaff. 1
verb with object hanked Nautical. to fasten (a sail) by means of hanks. 1

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English < Old Norse hǫnk hank, coil, skein, clasp; akin to hang

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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