hank
Translation
hank, skein
Examples
She bought a hank of wool for her project.
She bought a hank of wool for her project.
He grabbed a hank of her hair.
He grabbed a hank of her hair.
Grammar Patterns
a hank of ((sth.)) a coil or skein of yarn, hair, or other material She bought a hank of wool.
Similar Words
Synonyms: skein, coil, loop
Etymology
From Old Norse 'hǫnk', meaning 'a coil, a skein'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'anchor' chain, which is often coiled. 'Hank' sounds a bit like 'anchor'.