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hanks

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hank has 1 sense
  1. hank - a coil of rope or wool or yarn
    --1 is a kind of
    actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player; coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix; actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player; coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix
    --1 has particulars: skein

Definitions from the Web

Hanks

Part of Speech: Noun (plural)

Senses:

  1. A small device or object used to fasten or secure something.
  2. Multiple small twists or loops in a thread or yarn.
  3. A person's nickname or surname.
  4. Shortened form of the term "handkerchiefs."

Usages:

  • Sense 1: The hanks were used to bind the scattered papers together.
  • Sense 2: The hanks in the yarn gave it a unique texture.
  • Sense 3: Tom Hanks is well-known for his versatile acting skills.
  • Sense 4: She purchased a pack of colorful hanks for the upcoming summer season.

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