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Definitions from the WebLankPart of Speech: Adjective Sense 1: Having a slim and elongated physique, typically used to describe a person or animal. Example sentence 1: The model had lank hair and a graceful, lanky figure. Example sentence 2: The cheetah's body was lank and streamlined, allowing it to run at incredible speeds. Sense 2: Lacking firmness or fullness, often referring to hair or vegetation. Example sentence 1: She struggled with lank, greasy hair that was difficult to style. Example sentence 2: The plant's leaves were wilted and lank due to lack of water. Sense 3: Lacking strength or energy; feeble. Example sentence 1: After being sick all week, he felt lank and unable to complete his usual tasks. Example sentence 2: The old house stood in a lank state, its walls crumbling and its spirit faded. Sense 4: (British, dialectal) Lacking richness or flavor; insipid. Example sentence 1: The soup tasted lank and bland, needing a pinch of salt and spices. Example sentence 2: The cake turned out to be lank and disappointingly tasteless. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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