hank
Translation
skein, coil
Examples
She bought a hank of wool for her knitting project.
She bought a hank of wool for her knitting project.
He untangled the hank of rope.
He untangled the hank of rope.
Grammar Patterns
((a hank of sth.)) a coil or skein of (sth.) I need a hank of yarn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: skein, coil, bundle
Etymology
From Old Norse 'hǫnk', meaning 'coil, skein'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'hank' of hair or a 'hank' of yarn. It's a looped bundle.